FIU Digital Project Guidelines and Help Materials

This section provides instructions for the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software available in the Digital Collections Center (DCC) and the Digital Scholarship Studio (DSS). Various software options are available, each with unique strengths and limitations, making some better suited for certain projects depending on factors such as scope, languages, and the volume of pages to be processed.

Selecting the right OCR tool is an important step in creating searchable and editable documents or extracting data from scanned materials. For instance, some software excels at processing large batches of files, while others are better suited for multilingual documents or editing text post-recognition. Understanding these differences can help ensure your project’s goals are met efficiently and effectively.

DCC and DSS staff are available for one-on-one training sessions to discuss the best software and workflows for your specific needs. Whether you’re new to OCR or looking to optimize an ongoing project, we are here to assist you with setup, training, and troubleshooting. Explore this section to learn about the tools we offer and how they can support your research and digitization efforts.