How to Convert .Jpeg to Word
Download an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) program or find an online converter., Load the image you want to scan., Wait for the conversion to complete., Copy the converted text., Paste the copied text into Word., Check for errors.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Download an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) program or find an online converter.
OCR programs will scan image files and convert any text into document form.
You can use it to convert any image with text into editable documents.
There are a variety of free and paid OCR programs you can download and install, or you can use online services that don't require any installation.
Popular downloadable programs include FreeOCR and OCRtoWord.
Both of these support scanning JPG/JPEG images.
Popular online conversion services include OnlineOCR and Free-OCR.
Both of these support scanning JPG/JPEG images. -
Step 2: Load the image you want to scan.
If you are using an online service, upload the image to the website.
If you are using a downloaded program, open the image file in the program. , This could take a few minutes if the image file is large. , After scanning the document, the OCR program will return the text it was able to retrieve.
The text that you get will be dependent on the clarity of the original image.
OCR programs will not provide you with the original image.
Only text is converted. , Paste the text into the document that you want to add it to. , Even the most advanced OCR software will occasionally mistake a character or two.
Make sure to carefully read the converted text to ensure that there are no typos or serious errors. -
Step 3: Wait for the conversion to complete.
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Step 4: Copy the converted text.
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Step 5: Paste the copied text into Word.
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Step 6: Check for errors.
Detailed Guide
OCR programs will scan image files and convert any text into document form.
You can use it to convert any image with text into editable documents.
There are a variety of free and paid OCR programs you can download and install, or you can use online services that don't require any installation.
Popular downloadable programs include FreeOCR and OCRtoWord.
Both of these support scanning JPG/JPEG images.
Popular online conversion services include OnlineOCR and Free-OCR.
Both of these support scanning JPG/JPEG images.
If you are using an online service, upload the image to the website.
If you are using a downloaded program, open the image file in the program. , This could take a few minutes if the image file is large. , After scanning the document, the OCR program will return the text it was able to retrieve.
The text that you get will be dependent on the clarity of the original image.
OCR programs will not provide you with the original image.
Only text is converted. , Paste the text into the document that you want to add it to. , Even the most advanced OCR software will occasionally mistake a character or two.
Make sure to carefully read the converted text to ensure that there are no typos or serious errors.
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