Wales Council of the Blind

Optical character recognition (OCR) software

Definition: OCR software is used in conjunction with a PC and camera or scanner to copy printed text to the computer and hold it electronically so it can be read by a screen reader or magnified with software.

Category: technology

Credit: RNIB

Source: http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/computersphones/pages/glossary.aspx

Last Updated: 12th of June 2024