OCR
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光学字符识别
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Also known as: optical character recognition, text from image
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
OCR (optical character recognition) converts text in images or scanned PDFs into selectable, searchable digital text.
Real-World Example
Scanning a printed form with a phone app and copying the recognized text uses OCR.
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