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I am very pleased with how easy it is to create impressive PDFs. PDFfiller offers all of the features that Adobe offers with acrobat - for about 1/2 the price.
The support team responded immediately when I had a problem (on a Sun night, I believe!) and the situation was resolved there and then. Impressive.
2015-04-16
At first, I was intimidated by all the different prompts and directions but after a short while I was able to figure things out. It was intuitive and easy. Also, with a little practice, I was able to line up the cursor to where I want the letters to show. For someone who is using this service for personal use (not business) the cost is slightly prohibitive. So I would probably only subscribe when I really need it and can't find a more reasonable alternative. I have been recommending this service to friends and family for sometime now. I am sold on it.Thank you.
2015-09-02
What do you like best?
Ease of use, variety of tools, and it has everything I need for my line of work which is Real Estate.
What do you dislike?
Font choice is a little limited unless I don't know how to find them... Other than that, I've used PDF Filler for about three years now and it is almost a necessity with my job.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
I've used it numerous times in Real Estate transactions to finalize contracts, revise items, and change information, etc. It makes my job much easier, neater, and smoother.
Ease of use, variety of tools, and it has everything I need for my line of work which is Real Estate.
What do you dislike?
Font choice is a little limited unless I don't know how to find them... Other than that, I've used PDF Filler for about three years now and it is almost a necessity with my job.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
I've used it numerous times in Real Estate transactions to finalize contracts, revise items, and change information, etc. It makes my job much easier, neater, and smoother.
2018-12-22
What do you like best?
PDF Filler is super simple to use. I love that you can just click where you need to put information (whether it’s a checkbox, words, etc) and it’s done. If you have a form that you use often you can even save it as a template so you don’t have to go back in and create new boxes each time.
What do you dislike?
I’ve had a few issues with the site being down but this only lasted for short periods of time. Otherwise, the product itself is fantastic.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Instead of needing to print forms out, we are able to fill them out online, at a cost effective price. Saving us paper, ink and time.
PDF Filler is super simple to use. I love that you can just click where you need to put information (whether it’s a checkbox, words, etc) and it’s done. If you have a form that you use often you can even save it as a template so you don’t have to go back in and create new boxes each time.
What do you dislike?
I’ve had a few issues with the site being down but this only lasted for short periods of time. Otherwise, the product itself is fantastic.
What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?
Instead of needing to print forms out, we are able to fill them out online, at a cost effective price. Saving us paper, ink and time.
2020-01-22
Works for everything
Overall I am a fan of the software. I know not everything is supposed to work 100% of the time and things will happen so that doesn't deter me from using the software or recommending it someone else.
I liked the ability to install and go, this software worked for getting documents in, filling them out, and getting them back out. I like the options and the ability to even save some data.
Sometimes it has crashed or felt a little clunky. I am unsure if it is saving the data but during the saving process it has crashed on me and that is something i wasn't as much a fan of.
2019-07-16
Customer Service
I had an issue with my account and worked with customer service to get it resolved. They responded quickly and were very helpful! This is important to me. I appreciate them very much!
2024-10-01
So far, it has been acceptable, but I am having to self teach a lot of items. It would be good to have a one hour presentation on the basics, and then some specific presentations on individual task.
2020-11-17
I filled out forms before purchasing app and thought...
I filled out forms before purchasing app and thought it was saved. After I purchased the app I could not find my document. I texed with a customer service rep, he was no help and quit the communication.
2020-09-02
I should have purchased the pdfFiller…years ago!!!
I should have purchased the pdfFiller long ago? I always thought that there was something wrong with my computer?
2025-03-12
How to OCR a PDF?
Use the OCR converter at pdfFiller to extract and organize data from any of your files.
In your Documents, select the file you’ll be using as a template and use the Extract in Bulk feature.
Add and edit fields with the data you extract. Add names to fields for easy correspondence with the column in the spreadsheet.
Upload the documents, images or scanned files you need to recognize and click Start.
Download the spreadsheet containing the extracted data from your template.
How to use PDF text recognition technology with pdfFiller:
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Open the file you will use as a template and define the data fields in it.
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Upload any similar documents you need to extract data from.
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Recognize the text in the files and export it.
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Download the spreadsheet containing the extracted data.
Empower Your Productivity with PDF OCR Scanner & Converter
Welcome to the cutting-edge solution that will revolutionize how you handle PDF documents. Our PDF OCR Scanner & Converter feature is designed to streamline your workflow and boost your efficiency.
Key Features:
Accurate text recognition with OCR technology
Ability to convert scanned PDFs into editable formats
Support for multiple languages
Quick and easy to use interface
Potential Use Cases and Benefits:
Effortlessly convert scanned documents into searchable text
Edit and modify PDF content with ease
Save time on manual data entry tasks
Increase overall productivity and efficiency
Say goodbye to manual transcription and hello to a smarter way of managing your PDF files. Let our PDF OCR Scanner & Converter feature take the hassle out of handling documents, so you can focus on what truly matters.
How to Use the PDF OCR Scanner & Converter Feature
The PDF OCR Scanner & Converter feature in pdfFiller is a powerful tool that allows you to easily convert scanned PDF documents into editable and searchable files. Follow these steps to make the most out of this feature:
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Access the PDF OCR Scanner & Converter feature by logging into your pdfFiller account and navigating to the 'My Forms' page.
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Click on the 'Upload' button to select the scanned PDF document you want to convert. You can also drag and drop the file directly into the pdfFiller interface.
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Once the document is uploaded, click on the 'OCR' button to initiate the Optical Character Recognition process. This will convert the scanned text into editable text.
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After the OCR process is complete, you can make any necessary edits to the converted text. Use the editing tools provided by pdfFiller to modify the content, format, and layout of the document.
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If needed, you can also add additional elements to the document, such as images, signatures, or form fields. pdfFiller offers a wide range of tools to enhance your document.
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Once you are satisfied with the changes, click on the 'Save' button to save the converted document. You can choose to save it as a PDF or in other formats like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
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Finally, download the converted document to your computer or share it with others by sending a link or email invitation.
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Remember to review the converted document to ensure accuracy and make any final adjustments if necessary.
By following these simple steps, you can easily convert scanned PDF documents into editable and searchable files using the PDF OCR Scanner & Converter feature in pdfFiller. Enjoy the convenience and efficiency of this powerful tool!
Did you know?
Want OCR software for free? This article collects the seven best programs that turn images into text. Microsoft OneNote has advanced OCR functionality which works on both pictures and handwritten notes. Simple OCR was fine with normal text, but its handling of multi-column layouts was a disappointment.
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Can pdfFiller recognize my documents using OCR?
Yes, pdfFiller uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to extract multiple lines of data from similar documents into a single Excel Spreadsheet. With optical character recognition, PDF files, images of text, and scanned documents can be converted into machine-encoded text.
How does OCR work in pdfFiller?
The Extract in Bulk feature allows you to collect client data from different forms and compile it in a single table. pdfFiller uses OCR technology to recognize the initial characters in PDF documents and flawlessly transfer them into a spreadsheet.
Can your PDF scanner OCR more than one of my documents?
Yes, pdfFiller allows you to upload and recognize documents in bulk to save time and automate the process of data recognition.
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