Fax OCR: Convert fax documents into machine-readable texts

Q: Can I use Fax OCR with fax broadcasts to process multiple documents at once?

Yes. You can apply Fax OCR for fax broadcasting , allowing bulk document processing and data extraction from faxes sent and received in broadcast fax campaigns. To use it in broadcast faxes, follow these steps: Via Fax Dashboard, go to Manage > Broadcast Fax. Select a campaign and preview the fax. Click FAX AI from the Preview navigation tab. Choose OCR and select whether to extract texts from faxes by Words or by Lines . Click Download TXT to save the extracted data as a TXT file.

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HOW FAX OCR WORKS

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Optical character recognition (OCR) is a technology that converts texts on an image into computer-readable texts. When you scan and fax a document, the computer saves it as an image file, and this may be a hassle if you want to use and edit the text on the image document. Fax OCR converts these scanned documents into editable texts.

iFax’s AI-powered OCR fax software uses optical character recognition to turn scanned faxes into searchable, editable text. It processes handwritten, printed, and digital documents, helping reduce errors, accelerate workflows, and simplify fax data storage, management, and sharing.

OCR Fax conversion for fast, accurate text extraction

Effortlessly convert image documents into searchable text files using iFax’s AI-assisted OCR feature.

To use this fax feature, you need to:

Go to your iFax dashboard and select a fax document.
Click FAX AI on the top-right of your document preview and go to the OCR tab.
Select whether you want to extract texts as Words or Lines. Click Download TXT to export the extracted data as a .txt file.

iFax uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to extract data into structured fields.

AI OCR for fax broadcasting

Fax broadcast OCR instantly converts faxes from broadcast campaigns into editable text.

Speed up data extraction for faxes sent and received in high volumes. Improve data accessibility and make large-scale fax communications easier to analyze and integrate into business systems.

Reduce cost, boost productivity

OCR Fax uses AI to speed up fax processing, reduce manual work, and lower costs. It’s an easy way to boost team efficiency, leveraging automation to enable faster, smarter decision-making.

Beyond image files, fax to text recognition can read printed or cursive handwriting and convert it into an editable format for instant use.

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FAQs About Fax OCR Software

Can Fax OCR recognize handwritten text as well as printed text?

Yes. OCR fax can read printed and cursive handwriting, accurately converting them into editable, searchable text for digital processing.

Is iFax's Fax OCR HIPAA-compliant for healthcare use?

Yes. iFax’s OCR Fax software is HIPAA-compliant, ensuring secure fax-to-text conversions that meet healthcare data privacy requirements.

To ensure full compliance, please subscribe to a HIPAA-compliant iFax plan (get Pro at $33.33 monthly) and enable all required security settings for encrypted transmission and storage.

Can I use Fax OCR with fax broadcasts to process multiple documents at once?

Yes. You can apply Fax OCR for fax broadcasting, allowing bulk document processing and data extraction from faxes sent and received in broadcast fax campaigns.

To use it in broadcast faxes, follow these steps:

Via Fax Dashboard, go to Manage > Broadcast Fax.
Select a campaign and preview the fax.
Click FAX AI from the Preview navigation tab.
Choose OCR and select whether to extract texts from faxes by Words or by Lines.
Click Download TXT to save the extracted data as a TXT file.

Can I automate text extraction from faxes with OCR?

Yes. You can automate text extraction from faxes using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology.

OCR converts faxed documents into searchable, editable text, eliminating manual data entry. With services like iFax, you can streamline workflows, improve accuracy, and securely integrate extracted data into your existing business systems or applications.

Does Fax OCR work on both incoming and outgoing faxes?

Yes. Fax OCR can process incoming and outgoing faxes, enabling seamless text extraction regardless of fax direction.

iFax’s Fax OCR conversion software can use AI technology to perform automated fax data extraction on sent and received faxes. This functionality extracts data from faxes without manual effort.

How accurate is Fax OCR when reading scanned documents?

OCR Fax delivers high accuracy for scanned documents, even with low-quality images, using AI and Natural Language Processing (NLP).

It can interpret characters from scanned fax images, intelligently making the necessary adjustments such as enhancing contrast and brightness to improve text detection. This ensures reliable text extraction for printed, typed, and even cursive handwriting, making the output ready for search, editing, and sharing.

Do I need special software to use Fax OCR in iFax?

No special software or extra installation is necessary to use iFax’s HIPAA-compliant Fax OCR software technology.

Access to the online fax service’s AI-powered OCR software requires a Plus or Pro plan. Pricing starts at $24.99 per month. For organizations with specific requirements, iFax offers customized enterprise packages with volume pricing and commitment-based discounts.

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