OCR Data extraction with VBA from PDF copy

[punna111]

Hi Guys,

Can i extract the data from the pdf copy with ocr technology in vba.
I know that document imaging is required to do this.I have already installed document imaging. I have researched about this on the net, but i didn't find any thing. please see the below link about the ocr technology. any ideas? i have seen the below link but i didn't get anything..

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjdu8SjEtG0

Regards,
PRB

cross posting: http://chandoo.org/forums/topic/ocr-...-from-pdf-copy

[AB33]

As far as I know, no you can not. Some people claimed they can write a VBA code to convert a PDF, but not sure how far this is true. I think most people use vendors software to convert in to excel. If it is so simple to write a code, this has a huge implication for software vendors.This is just my personal opinion.

[punna111]

Hi AB33,

Thank you for your information...

Have seen the video clip which i have given.
in that that guy is doing from vba. can't we do it?

PRB

[AB33]

PRB,
It may be possible, and would like to see the VBA code.

[punna111]

Hi all,

can any one work out on this... I need this very badly.......

[AB33]

Sorry! The short answer is: I do not know how to do it and hopefull others more able body may help you.

[punna111]

Hi all,

can any one help on this...I need this very badly...at the same time i am also researching...
i need a macro or addin...any thing,...
can i extract the data from screen as the youtube clip from the post 1.

please help me....

[arronlee]

I‘m a little cofused.
You want to extract OCR data with VBA from PDF copy? Or extract the data from screen as the youtube clip?
But I agree with you on the point that you'd better use some professional add-ons to help you extract data using OCR with VBA.
Then what yo need is to read the PDF.
Hope that helps.


Regards,
Arron