The Scholarly Commons (Room 306, Main Library)
Information about purchasing ABBYY FineReader 12
Buying the software: The software is not available from the University of Illinois WebStore. The standard packeage of ABBYY FineReader software is available online from the developer for $199 at https://www.abbyy.store
System requirements for PC:
System requirements for Mac:
Any unique hardware requirements or mandatory accessories: You must have a scanner of high enough-quality to capture the details needed for OCR. The ABBYY website lists scanners that have been tested for use with the software. Using it in a lab: This software is currently not available for use in any University of Illinois all-purpose computer labs, but is available for use in the Scholarly Commons. |
ABBYY FineReader Support Languages
Making Scanned Content Accessible Using Full-text Search and OCR
From the Library of Congress
LibGuide: Digital Historian Series: Using Digital Tools for Archival Research
A University of Illinois LibGuide which helps with photography and organization
Tips For Improving OCR Quality
From the manufacturer's website