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newB · 07-15-2012, 06:15 AM

You need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software. It comes on many machines with a built in fax software, as well as a lot of printers with built in scanners. ABBYY finereader is one example, that you might already have.

You can also try saving the document as a PDF, then exporting it as plain text. Otherwise, a quick search shows a lot of results for 'free OCR software'.

07-15-2012, 06:15 AM
newB Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere between reality and total ape-shit bonkers. Posts: 2,870	You need OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software. It comes on many machines with a built in fax software, as well as a lot of printers with built in scanners. ABBYY finereader is one example, that you might already have. You can also try saving the document as a PDF, then exporting it as plain text. Otherwise, a quick search shows a lot of results for 'free OCR software'. __________________ The best Adult Affiliate Programs reviewed and indexed by niche and feature. Easily find the sponsors that suit your needs.