Find Scanned PDFs That Need OCR
Screen a batch of PDFs and see which are scanned images with no text layer, flagged with needsOcr instead of a silently empty result.
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The PDF Text Extractor - Multi-Column Layout, OCR & Metadata Actor is ready to run with the inputs already set for "Find Scanned PDFs That Need OCR". Sign up or log in and you'll land in Apify Console with a copy of this exact task.
Start the "Find Scanned PDFs That Need OCR" task
The PDF Text Extractor - Multi-Column Layout, OCR & Metadata Actor will start running based on the input automatically. You can also change all the input fields, like PDF URLs and include page-by-page text, to match your specific use case.
Receive the "Find Scanned PDFs That Need OCR" output
Monitor the progress in real time. You will be notified as soon as your dataset is complete and ready for review. Each result includes data such as PDF URL, status, file, and more.
Integrate into your workflow
The final output is delivered in JSON, CSV, or Excel format, ready to be plugged into your workflow. You can also run the "Find Scanned PDFs That Need OCR" task via API.
