Optmizing scanned pages in a PDF

Asked Jun 07 '17 at 15:21

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I'm working on an automation project which requires me to recognize text in scanned pdfs(images).I need to write a code in python which converts the entire PDF(scanned) into readable PDF using recognize text function in Acrobat Pro DC.

I've written the following code in python so far:

avDoc = Dispatch("AcroExch.AVDoc")
pdDoc = avDoc.GetPDDoc()
app = Dispatch("AcroExch.App")
app.MenuItemExecute("Cpt:CapturePages")

This opens up the pdf and takes me to the screen containing the 'recognize text' button. How can I click that button and have my desired output?

edited Jun 08 '17 at 11:03

asked Jun 07 '17 at 15:21

Prabal

Are you trying to OCR a PDF so it is searchable? – Rick S Jun 07 '17 at 15:25
No. I just want to convert the scanned pdf into readable pdf using python. Input : scanned pdf file. Output: readable pdf. PS: I am using adobe acrobat APIs. – Prabal Jun 07 '17 at 16:15
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@Prabal I think Rick was right. You are trying to OCR a PDF. – MichaelMMeskhi Jun 08 '17 at 11:11
Yeah, I also think so. Any help about how to go ahead with this? – Prabal Jun 09 '17 at 13:15
Yes Rick. Any idea? – Prabal Mar 08 '19 at 10:03

Optmizing scanned pages in a PDF

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