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An OCR (Optical Character Recognition) control simplifies data extraction by capturing text from uploaded images and converting it into editable and actionable content. This powerful tool allows users to seamlessly integrate extracted data into forms, spreadsheets, or calculations, eliminating manual data entry and enhancing accuracy.

Ideal for processing invoices, receipts, or scanned documents, the OCR control boosts efficiency and enables smarter workflows across various industries.

In this article we will explore the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) control of the Octo Forms System

Let's add a new ocr control by selecting add_link:

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The OCR Control can Upload Images and Import data.

Now we have an OCR control where we can upload an image

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Let's submit the following meter for the system to extract the text and save to the system

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After the form is saved we will have the extracted text in a textbox

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Here are some business use cases for OCR (Optical Character Recognition) controls on a website that extract and save text to a form

Receipt and Invoice Processing

Utilize OCR controls to extract text from receipts and invoices, automatically populating relevant fields in a form. It streamlines expense tracking, improves accuracy, and reduces manual data entry.

Document Digitization

Implement OCR controls to convert printed or handwritten documents into digital text. It facilitates document management, enables text searchability, and simplifies information retrieval.

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Form Filling

Use OCR controls to automatically fill in form fields with extracted text from scanned documents or images. It reduces manual data entry for users, improves efficiency, and minimizes errors.

Identity Verification

Incorporate OCR controls to extract text from identification documents, such as passports or driver's licenses, for identity verification purposes. It speeds up the verification process, enhances accuracy, and improves user experience.

Data Extraction from Contracts or Agreements

Utilize OCR controls to extract key information from contracts or agreements, automatically populating corresponding fields in a form. It accelerates data entry, improves contract management, and facilitates contract analysis.

Automatic Data Entry

Implement OCR controls to automatically extract and populate data from printed or handwritten forms into digital formats. It reduces manual data entry efforts, improves data accuracy, and saves time.

Receipt or Expense Tracking

Use OCR controls to extract relevant information from receipts or expense documents, such as date, amount, and merchant name. It simplifies expense tracking, enables categorization, and enhances financial management.

Inventory Management

Incorporate OCR controls to extract product information from packaging labels or barcodes, automatically updating inventory records. It streamlines inventory management, improves accuracy, and enables real-time stock tracking.

Document Indexing and Search

Utilize OCR controls to extract and index text from documents, making them searchable by keywords or phrases. It enhances document retrieval, accelerates information access, and improves productivity.

Translation Services

- Implement OCR controls to extract text from multilingual documents and provide automated translation services. It enables quick language translation, expands global reach, and enhances communication.

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