A TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a high-quality image file commonly used for storing raster graphics. It supports multiple layers, high color depth, and is often used in professional photography, scanning, and document archiving due to its lossless compression.
Converting a TIFF file to text involves extracting written or printed content from the image. This is useful for digitizing scanned documents, invoices, or books, making the data searchable, editable, and easier to process programmatically.
OCR technology analyzes the shapes of characters in a TIFF image and converts them into machine-readable text. Modern OCR tools support multiple languages and can handle various fonts and layouts.
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Upload or scan the TIFF file. |
| 2 | Preprocess the image (enhance quality if needed). |
| 3 | Run OCR software to extract text. |
| 4 | Export the text to a readable format (TXT, DOCX, etc.). |
To ensure high accuracy, use high-resolution TIFF files with clear contrast between text and background. Blurry or low-quality images may result in errors during OCR processing.
Always proofread the extracted text, as OCR may misinterpret characters (e.g., confusing "1" with "l"). Manual correction ensures data integrity, especially for critical documents.