Optical Character Recognition, or OCR, is the process of recognising text within images and digital documents in order to transform it into a machine-readable format. An OCR Developer, therefore, works to build software to recognise text from within an image or document. This can be extremely useful when it comes to recognising text from a range of documents, such as bank checks, photos and other files, allowing quick and easy data collection and management, as well as data extraction for a range of purposes.

Here’s some projects that our Expert OCR Developers have made real:

  • Our developers have designed and developed software to automate the input of data from external websites
  • We’ve created programs to extract phone numbers from images
  • We’ve developed websites that use Barcode processing alongside OCR technology to automatically recognise objects
  • Our developers were able to create an app using AI/ML technologies which could recognise licence plates on a mobile phone
  • We’ve used Python along with Pytesseract OCR library to create scripts that even automate websites

Our clients trust our developers to find the best possible solution for their projects using OCR technologies. From complex deployments to simple scripts, our team of experts is ready to take on any challenge. So if you need help automating input or extracting text from images or documents, why not get in touch with us via Freelancer.com today and see what our expert OCR developers can do for you?

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Optical Character Recognition, or OCR, is the process of recognising text within images and digital documents in order to transform it into a machine-readable format. An OCR Developer, therefore, works to build software to recognise text from within an image or document. This can be extremely useful when it comes to recognising text from a range of documents, such as bank checks, photos and other files, allowing quick and easy data collection and management, as well as data extraction for a range of purposes.

Here’s some projects that our Expert OCR Developers have made real:

  • Our developers have designed and developed software to automate the input of data from external websites
  • We’ve created programs to extract phone numbers from images
  • We’ve developed websites that use Barcode processing alongside OCR technology to automatically recognise objects
  • Our developers were able to create an app using AI/ML technologies which could recognise licence plates on a mobile phone
  • We’ve used Python along with Pytesseract OCR library to create scripts that even automate websites

Our clients trust our developers to find the best possible solution for their projects using OCR technologies. From complex deployments to simple scripts, our team of experts is ready to take on any challenge. So if you need help automating input or extracting text from images or documents, why not get in touch with us via Freelancer.com today and see what our expert OCR developers can do for you?

From 41,190 reviews, clients rate our OCR Developers 4.91 out of 5 stars.
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    Trophy icon Accurate Image Text Transcription
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    I have 11 images and I need every word, number, symbol, and special character they contain transcribed with 100 % accuracy. The images are very clear and easy to read, so you can rely on a mix of OCR and careful manual proofreading if that speeds things up; what matters is that the final text matches the source perfectly. PLEASE SUMIT ONE PAGE SAMPL< I WILL NOT LOOK TO ANY ENTRIES NOT SUBMITTING SAMPLE I am sharing one page as a sample for testing , please use it with your submittal

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    I have 11 crystal-clear images made up entirely of typed text and several non-standard symbols. I need every word, letter, and special character transferred into a single Microsoft Word (.docx) file so that the finished document mirrors the images line for line and page for page. Fonts, spacing, paragraph breaks, bold or italic emphasis, any tables or bullet styles—everything must look exactly as it does in the originals. You’re free to use OCR or manual typing, but the final result has to be thoroughly proof-read; one missed character or formatting slip will stand out. Deliver the completed Word file and, if you run OCR, include that raw output as a separate file for reference. Acceptance criteria • All 11 pages transcribed, no omissions • Layout and formatting...

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    I need my PDF reproduced in Word so I can freely edit the text while keeping the file visually indistinguishable from the original. Every page must match line-for-line—fonts, spacing, headers, footers, margins, page breaks, everything. The converted .docx has to include: • Text content • Tables and charts • Images and graphics Charts may be placed as high-resolution images if recreating them natively in Word is impractical, but their size and position must stay identical. Please avoid OCR mistakes; accents, punctuation, and special characters have to survive the move intact. Deliver a clean, fully editable Word document that opens without missing fonts or layout shifts in the current version of Microsoft Word. Let me know your estimated turnaround and any clar...

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    I need a single code-base application that runs smoothly on iOS, Android, and the web to streamline how our staff handle Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and other operational paperwork. The user journey is straightforward: a team member uploads or photographs a scanned document, the system applies OCR to pull out every relevant piece of text, numbers, and even embedded images, and then presents a verification screen so the data can be confirmed before it is locked in and routed through our internal workflow. Core flow • Capture: camera, drag-and-drop, or file picker for PDFs/JPEGs. • Extraction: high-accuracy OCR that recognises text, numeric fields, and images. • Verification: editable review stage with role-based access (submit, verify, approve). • Export: struct...

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    I have a backlog of patient medical records that must be coded and entered under the ICD-10 standard right away. Some charts are still on paper or scanned PDFs, while others sit in an EHR export; a portion can be pulled in automatically, but every record needs a manual check to guarantee accuracy. The work therefore calls for a hybrid approach—your preferred mix of automated import/OCR tools plus meticulous manual verification—so the final dataset is 99 % accurate and fully compliant. Speed is critical: the first batch should be back within 48 hours and the full set completed as soon as humanly possible without sacrificing precision. Throughout the project I will provide clarifications on ambiguous diagnoses and quick feedback on sample uploads. Deliverables • Clean, I...

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    I have a batch of scanned-PDF files—together they hold somewhere between 11 and 50 individual tables—but the challenge is that each table follows its own layout. I need every one of those tables accurately lifted out of the scans, cleaned, and delivered in a single Excel workbook. OCR will definitely be required; a mix of tools such as Adobe, ABBYY, Tabula, Camelot, or even custom Python scripts is fine as long as the final spreadsheet is precise and ready for analysis. What matters to me: • Accuracy: numbers and text must match the originals, column headings preserved, no merged-cell surprises. • Consistency: even though the table structures differ, each finished sheet in Excel should be formatted in a tidy, readable way. • Organisation: name each workshee...

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    I need a single code-base application that runs smoothly on iOS, Android, and the web to streamline how our staff handle Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and other operational paperwork. The user journey is straightforward: a team member uploads or photographs a scanned document, the system applies OCR to pull out every relevant piece of text, numbers, and even embedded images, and then presents a verification screen so the data can be confirmed before it is locked in and routed through our internal workflow. Core flow • Capture: camera, drag-and-drop, or file picker for PDFs/JPEGs. • Extraction: high-accuracy OCR that recognises text, numeric fields, and images. • Verification: editable review stage with role-based access (submit, verify, approve). • Export: struct...

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    I have a collection of uniformly formatted scanned documents that contain text-only information. Your task is to extract that text with zero transcription errors, place it into a well-structured Excel or Google Sheet, and keep the sheet continuously updated as new scans arrive. Because every scan follows the same template, you can work methodically: verify each field, double-check spelling, and use simple formulas or data validation rules to flag anomalies. Consistent naming conventions, clear column headers, and time-stamped update notes are all part of the job. Accuracy and confidentiality are non-negotiable—I will provide the scans through a secure folder and expect the finished spreadsheet to remain strictly private. If you have experience entering data from OCR outputs or manu...

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    I have a set of images that contain nothing but text, and I need every character captured exactly as it appears. Accuracy is critical—I will be comparing your work against the originals, so please only move forward if you are comfortable handling faint print, unusual fonts, and the occasional skewed scan. Your job is simple in scope but detail-oriented: open each image, transcribe the text verbatim (keeping punctuation, line breaks, headers, and footers intact), proof it carefully, and return a clean, searchable version. When a word is unreadable, bracket it with [illegible] so I can review later. You are free to combine manual typing with OCR tools such as Tesseract, ABBYY FineReader, or Adobe Acrobat—whatever helps you hit 100 % accuracy. Deliverables • A sepa...

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    I have a batch of PDFs that contain pure text-based information which I need transferred with 100 % accuracy into an editable format. Every file is already fully digital—there’s no scanning or OCR cleanup required—so the task is straightforward data entry rather than data extraction from images. Here’s what I need from you: • Open each PDF, copy the required text exactly as it appears, and paste it into the template I’ll provide (Word or Excel, your choice). • Preserve paragraph breaks, headings, and any simple formatting such as bold or italics. • Double-check each entry for spelling, missing lines, and overall consistency before submitting the final file. Turnaround is important to me, but accuracy matters most; I’d rather wait an ...

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    I have a set of PDFs made up entirely of scanned images. Every single image contains text that I now need in an editable format so I can revise the wording freely. Your task is to take each page, accurately extract or re-type the text, and deliver a clean, well-formatted Microsoft Word document that mirrors the original layout as closely as practical. Accuracy matters more than speed: spelling, punctuation, and paragraph breaks must match the source, and any headings or emphasis (bold, italics) should be recreated. Simple page elements like line breaks, bullet points, and basic tables—when they appear—should also be preserved. Deliverables • One .docx file for each supplied PDF, fully editable and proof-read • All text from the images correctly transferred; no mis...

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    A batch of scanned images needs to be transformed into clean, error-free plain text files. Every character, line break, and section heading must mirror the source exactly, so close attention to spelling, punctuation, and original layout cues is essential. I will supply the images; you return a separate .txt file for each one, named to match the source image. Speed is important, but fidelity is critical: before sending anything back, proof-read your work against the image to catch typos or missing lines. No re-formatting or “improvements” are needed—just a faithful, line-for-line transcription. Deliverables: • One .txt file per image, using UTF-8 encoding • Text content identical to the original image (spelling, punctuation, spacing, line order) • Comp...

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    PDF Scan Text Extraction
    2 days left
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    I have a batch of scanned documents saved as PDFs. Each file contains straightforward, type-written text that now needs to live in an editable format. Your job is to open every PDF, accurately capture all the text, and paste it into the template I’ll supply (Word or Google Docs—your choice). Quality is more important than speed. Please proof-read as you go so the final copy matches the source exactly, including line breaks and basic formatting. If you prefer using OCR tools such as Adobe Acrobat, ABBYY FineReader, or Tesseract to speed things up, that’s fine, but double-check the output for stray characters before submitting. Deliverables • One editable file per original PDF, fully checked for accuracy • A simple progress log noting any illegible sections ...

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    I have a set of scanned pages containing printed academic material that I need converted into an editable Microsoft Word document. Accuracy is the priority—every word, heading, table, equation, and reference must match the original scan. Once transcribed, the file has to follow my custom formatting rules for research papers: specific heading levels, one-inch margins, double spacing for the main text, single spacing for block quotations, and automatically numbered footnotes. I will supply a short style guide and an example file so you can mirror fonts, indentations, and citation layout. Deliverables • Word document with flawless transcription of all printed text • Applied custom academic formatting exactly as in the provided guide • Spot-checked proofing to remo...

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    I want to push our resume-parsing engine to its limits by feeding it deliberately tricky files. I will send you a clean résumé in plain text; your job is to engineer multiple adversarial versions of it—both DOCX and PDF right from the start—using every document-level sleight of hand you know. Hidden text, layered images covering text, font or glyph substitution, OOXML rewrites that mis-align the visual and logical order, even extraction quirks that only show up when the file is flattened to PDF: anything that could fool an ATS should appear somewhere in the series. I am flexible on tooling—Python, C#, or a mix—so choose whichever lets you script the generation process cleanly and document it for repeatability. The end goal is twofold: realistic files ...

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    I have a set of handwritten notebooks that I’d like converted into a clean, searchable PDF. Each notebook is already divided into clearly-labeled sections and those headings need to be preserved exactly as they appear on the page, so the final document mirrors the original structure while looking polished and professional. Here’s what I need from you: • Read and accurately type every page, keeping original spelling, diagrams, and any bullet points intact. • Re-create each section heading so it acts as an internal bookmark in the PDF for quick navigation. • Deliver one final, paginated PDF that is print-ready and easy to read. If you work in Word, Google Docs, or LaTeX before exporting, please include that editable file as well. Legibility and faithful forma...

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    I have up to five PDF files that I need re-created as fully editable Word documents. Each file mixes plain text with a handful of embedded images, so the finished .docx should preserve both the wording and the visual layout as closely as possible. Everything can be done on a smartphone: simply open the PDF, retype the text (or use any reliable mobile OCR app if you prefer), insert the images in their original order, and apply basic headings or bold where you see them in the source. No complex formatting is involved—just a clean, faithful copy. Deliverables • One Word file for each PDF, named to match the original • Text proof-read for typos, with original line breaks respected • Images pasted in the correct positions and centered if they were centered in the PD...

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    PO-to-Delivery Automation System
    23 hours left
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    I need a small web app that lets me drag-and-drop a customer purchase order—usually a PDF, sometimes a scanned image—and immediately spins up a live tracker for that order. The moment the file lands, the system must read three specific data groups: • PO number and PO date • Every line-item with quantity and rate • Applicable GST and the validity period Once captured, the order should flow through the following milestones: PO Received → PO Verified → Price/Qty Approved → Production → QC → Ready for Dispatch → Dispatched → Invoice Generated → Payment Pending → Payment Received → Closed. At any point I need to open the tracker and see where each PO sits, along with the raw data that was extracted. Core expec...

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    This project involves transferring information between Arabic and English sources into a clean, searchable format. Freelancers will work with various file formats such as PDFs, scanned images, and online content. Accuracy is crucial, especially for diacritics, numerical data, dates, and names. Tasks require: - Entering data accurately into Google Sheets or Excel. - Proofreading the entries thoroughly to flag illegible text. - Maintaining a structured file layout and meeting flexible turnover deadlines based on batch sizes as agreed.

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    28 bids

    I have a collection of uniformly formatted scanned documents that contain text-only information. Your task is to extract that text with zero transcription errors, place it into a well-structured Excel or Google Sheet, and keep the sheet continuously updated as new scans arrive. Because every scan follows the same template, you can work methodically: verify each field, double-check spelling, and use simple formulas or data validation rules to flag anomalies. Consistent naming conventions, clear column headers, and time-stamped update notes are all part of the job. Accuracy and confidentiality are non-negotiable—I will provide the scans through a secure folder and expect the finished spreadsheet to remain strictly private. If you have experience entering data from OCR outputs or manu...

    $188 Average bid
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    I have a collection of scanned documents that contain only text. I need every word in those images carefully re-typed into a clean Microsoft Word file, preserving original paragraph breaks, headings, and any simple emphasis such as bold or italics that appears in the scans. No numeric tables or mixed media are involved—just straight text, so accuracy and consistent formatting matter more than speed. You may use OCR to speed up your workflow if you like, but the final submission must be manually proof-read so that spelling, punctuation, and line breaks match the source exactly. Deliverables: • A single, well-structured Word document (.docx) containing all transcribed text. • The file should be free of stray line breaks, double spaces, and OCR artifacts. • Turnaround t...

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