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PDF Conversion Comparison Guide
There are several PDF Conversion solutions available to convert scanned images to
text, Word, HTML or searchable PDF. The differences between them can often
be obscure, leaving many to wonder why some PDF Conversion cost about $100 while
others cost $500.
The main features that differentiate PDF Conversion are:
  
- Character recognition accuracy
- Page layout reconstruction accuracy
- Multi-engine voting technology
- Support for languages
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Support for searchable PDF output
- Speed
- User interface
We have tested the latest versions of
FineReader,
OmniPage,
ReadIRIS,
TextBridge and
SimpleOCR and have
determined that ABBYY
FineReader 9
is the best overall value for business users, while
ReadIRIS is the best
PDF Conversion for under $150. The key deciding factors were:
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User interface design
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Page layout reconstruction capabilities
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Extensive language support
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Stability of the engine when processing large documents
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Helpful (and free!) technical support staff
Though other testing labs have ranked OmniPage's overall accuracy slightly
higher, we find the difference is pretty negligible. All modern PDF Conversion have very good accuracy, so we recommend going with the one that
has
particular special features like IRIS's
Arabic and Hebrew and
Asian
Language versions.
Because of the infinite combinations of document types, OCR engines and
settings, it may be possible that one engine may perform better with your
particular documents than another. For this reason,
ScanStore provides demo downloads for
all its PDF Conversion
with your ScanStore User
Account. Because of this variability and the subjectivity of user
interface preferences, we recommend using the demos to see which performs best
with your documents.
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ABBYY FineReader
10 Professional - FineReader Professional is
a highly
accurate and easy to use PDF Conversion that includes host of features
including digital camera OCR, intelligent document layouts, image
enhancement, barcode recognition and command line integration.
FineReader 10 is our pick for PDF Conversion because its document layout
retention will save you much time in reformatting documents you convert
for editing.
ABBYY FineReader
10 Corporate - FineReader Corporate Edition offers unique
concurrent licensing that makes it possible for many users who need
occasional use of OCR to share a small
pool of active licenses. With accuracy comparable to OmniPage,
superior technical support services and
a user interface that many users find preferable, we think FineReader
Corporate is
the best choice of PDF Conversion for business.
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IRIS
ReadIRIS Pro 12 - Affordable OCR solution for business
 and home users.
ReadIRIS Pro provides a extremely accurate OCR recognition rate at a low
cost, but still has some of the advanced features that higher priced
professional PDF Conversion includes.
IRIS ReadIRIS Corporate 12 - Adds support for files over 50
pages, business card recognition, as well as automatic processing of hot
folders.
 Nuance
OmniPage Pro 17 - OmniPage is widely considered the fastest,
most accurate and fully featured OCR application.
OmniPage 17 Professional has a unique new feature that lets you convert
any type of document to searchable PDF or Word.
OmniPage does not have a downloadable demo. Nuance also does not provide free technical
support after the first call. For these reasons we recommend the ABBYY and
IRIS products instead.
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Apple Macintosh PDF Conversion |
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ABBYY FineReader Express for MAC - an easy to use PDF Conversion for creating
editable and searchable files from scanned documents, PDFs and digital camera
images. The one-click conversion feature instantly turns paper documents into various
electronic formats, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook attachments and searchable PDF
Nuance OmniPage X for MAC - OmniPage PDF Conversion for Macintosh users.
This version does not use the latest OmniPage engine, but provides good
accuracy nonetheless. Once again, Nuance does not make a demo
download available.
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IRIS
ReadIRIS Pro 11 for MAC - Affordable PDF Conversion for Macintosh
users using the latest version of the IRIS OCR engine.
IRIS ReadIRIS Corporate 11 for MAC - Adds support for files over
50 pages, business card recognition, as well as automatic processing of
hot folders. |
Server-Based PDF Conversion |
 ABBYY
Recognition Server - Innovative server-based PDF Conversion
for
performing centralized enterprise-wide OCR processing. Processor
license allows anyone on the network to submit files for OCR.
Complex XML job specifications can be submitted to control output.
Support available for Arabic and Asian languages. |
 IRIS
Document Server - IRIS Document Server is a lower cost solution
compared to recognition server, but lacks some of the more advanced
features like web services integration and has slightly lower accuracy and language
support.
Asian,
Arabic and
Hebrew language packs
are also available. |
Chinese, Japanese, Korean & Thai PDF Conversion |
Arabic, Farsi & Hebrew PDF Conversion |
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 ABBYY FineReader
10 Professional - FineReader Professional 10 now includes Chinese, Japanese and Thai languages in their base package. No special version or add-on is required.
ABBYY FineReader
10 Corporate - FineReader Corporate 10 also includes Chinese, Japanese and Thai character recognition.
IRIS ReadIRIS Pro 11 Asian
OCR software with support for Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese and Korean
characters.
IRIS ReadIRIS Corporate 11 Asian
Adds the ability to recognize files over 50 pages, business cards and
monitor a hot folder to automatically process images in the background.
IRISPdf Server
Asian Language Pack
Enables Chinese, Japanese and Korean character recognition in a
server-based solution.
ABBYY
Recognition Server
Add 30% to the cost of the Recognition Server license to add Chinese,
Japanese & Korean (CJK) language support. Thai character
recognition language pack is also available, but is sold separately from
CJK. |
 IRIS ReadIRIS Pro 11 Middle East
PDF Conversion
with support for Arabic, Farsi and Hebrew character recognition.
IRIS ReadIRIS Corporate 11 Middle East
Adds the ability to recognize files over 50 pages, business cards and
monitor a hot folder to automatically process images in the background.
IRISPdf Arabic
Language Pack
Enables Arabic and Farsi character recognition in a server-based
OCR software.
ABBYY FineReader
10 Professional - FineReader Professional 10 supports Hebrew OCR, but does not include Arabic or Farsi support.
ABBYY FineReader
10 Corporate - FineReader Corporate 10 also includes Hebrew character recognition.
ABBYY
Recognition Server
Add 30% to the cost of the Recognition Server license to add Hebrew
language character recognition support. |
Personal PDF Conversion |
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ABBYY FineReader Express - Gives you the accurate FineReader engine in a
low-cost, easy to use package. The one-click conversion feature instantly
turns paper documents into various electronic formats, including MS Word, Excel,
Outlook attachments and searchable PDF--without ever leaving the applications.
Does not support custom zone layouts, batch processing and other advanced
features you get with Professional or Corporate versions.
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SimpleOCR - Our own freeware
OCR application provides acceptable accuracy for those who just need to
convert a few pages and can't justify the cost of commercial
PDF Conversion. Developers can use the
command-line and
SDK versions to integrate SimpleOCR with their custom applications.
 Nuance
TextBridge - The classic TextBridge engine is still available as
an affordable alternative to high priced engines. It gives you an
ultra-low cost, yet still accurate PDF Conversion with out all the extra
features. Allows you to output to web pages, Word documents and
more while retaining the layout of the page, but does not include PDF
output.
**NOT Compatible with Windows Vista**
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$280.00
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 8.0 Standard software is the
simple way to create and share more secure and reliable Adobe PDF documents.
Generate Adobe PDF files that accurately represent the original document, and
take advantage of robust tools for sharing information and commenting on
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 Adobe® Acrobat® Professional
software is the complete solution for Adobe PDF file creation, collaboration,
and high-end print production. Adobe PDF files preserve your design files
exactly as you intend in a compact, reliable form that you can share easily with
anyone who has free Adobe Reader® software. Acrobat 8.0 Professional makes it
easier than ever to produce consistent Adobe PDF files from a wide variety of
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$419.00
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 Adobe® Acrobat® Professional
software is the complete solution for Adobe PDF file creation, collaboration,
and high-end print production. Adobe PDF files preserve your design files
exactly as you intend in a compact, reliable form that you can share easily with
anyone who has free Adobe Reader® software. Acrobat 8.0 Professional makes it
easier than ever to produce consistent Adobe PDF files from a wide variety of
applications, as well as
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$419.00
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complete solution for Adobe PDF file creation, collaboration, and high-end print
production. Adobe PDF files preserve your design files exactly as you intend in
a compact, reliable form that you can share easily with anyone who has free
Adobe Reader® software. Acrobat 8.0 Professional makes it easier than ever to
produce consistent Adobe PDF files from a wide variety of applications, as well
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Nuance PDF Conversion |
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$149.99
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ScanSoft PDF Converter Professional is the
complete PDF solution for business users, offering an unmatched combination of
creation, editing and conversion features. Renowned security and markup
capabilities make PDF document collaboration and control easier than ever
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