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I have a batch of scanned PDFs that need to be converted into clean, error-free plain text as soon as possible. Because these files are image-based, simple copy-paste will not work; I’m expecting you to run reliable OCR and then proofread every line so the final .txt files match the source word for word. No layout or styling needs to be preserved—just accurate text. Please let me know how quickly you can start, your preferred OCR tool or workflow, and any recent projects that show your eye for detail. The first file will be shared immediately after we agree, and I’d like a quick sample back to confirm quality before moving on to the rest. Deliverable: • One plain UTF-8 .txt file for each supplied PDF, fully proof-checked and ready to use. Fast turnaround and accuracy are the priorities.
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₹100 INR in 40 days
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I can convert each scanned PDF into a separate UTF-8 text file and check the OCR against the original, line by line. My profile supports Python and workflow automation; I do not have a recent public OCR transcription case to present. Relevant public work includes EdTech Vibe and SuperXCart, which demonstrate my technical delivery rather than document-transcription history. I would use Tesseract OCR with Python for page ordering and export, then manually proofread punctuation, names and numbers. Each file will retain the source reading order, with no invented text where a scan is unclear. I will return an issues note for unreadable passages or missing pages. Layout styling will be omitted as requested. My rate is INR 400/hour with an initial 6-hour weekly cap. I can review the first file on receipt and return a sample of up to two pages within 1 billed hour and 1 working day. After approval, I will estimate the batch from page count, scan clarity and language before proceeding. Please confirm the language and total pages; this sample checkpoint will establish a realistic schedule and quality standard.
₹400 INR in 6 days
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Hi there, I am ready to start on your PDF conversion project immediately and can deliver clean, error-free plain .txt files with 100% accuracy. With a background in Computer Science, content moderation, and technical support, I routinely handle high-volume data review and have an exceptional eye for detail to ensure word-for-word accuracy through a disciplined, manual double-check process after running OCR. My standard workflow utilizes advanced OCR processing paired with line-by-line manual proofreading to catch any misread characters, formatting quirks, or typos. I am fully prepared to complete a quick sample file right away so you can confirm the quality before we proceed with the rest of the batch. I can start immediately. My personal favorite is PaddleOCR and is my go-to for such tasks. Majority of my work always required a good attention to detail and the last task I worked on involved manually typing captcha problems into a text field.
₹250 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can start immediately and deliver accurate, proofread UTF-8 text files from your scanned PDFs. With 10+ years of experience in OCR, document processing, and transcription, I combine Adobe Acrobat, ABBYY FineReader, and Python-based OCR (Tesseract) with manual proofreading to ensure the final text matches the source word for word. What you'll receive: * One clean UTF-8 `.txt` file per PDF * OCR followed by line-by-line manual verification * No layout clutter—just accurate plain text * A quick sample from the first file before continuing * Fast turnaround with regular progress updates I'm ready to begin as soon as you share the first PDF and will prioritize both speed and accuracy throughout the project.
₹100 INR in 40 days
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Hi, I can convert your scanned PDFs into clean, UTF-8 plain text using a reliable OCR workflow followed by careful line-by-line proofreading. I understand that the goal is not simply to run OCR, but to make the final .txt file match the source accurately. I will therefore check the OCR output against the original scanned pages and correct recognition errors before delivery. I’m available to start immediately and can provide a quick sample from the first PDF so you can verify the accuracy and quality before proceeding with the remaining files. Please let me know the total number of PDFs/pages. Once I can review the first file, I can confirm the fastest realistic turnaround for the complete batch. I’m confident in delivering highly accurate text while maintaining a fast turnaround.
₹100 INR in 40 days
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Hi — I can start on this today. I'll run OCR on your scanned PDFs, then proofread every line against the page images so each .txt matches the original word for word. Deliverable: one UTF-8 .txt file per PDF, no layout work, exactly as you asked. Rate: INR 200/hour. If you'd rather have a flat price than hourly, tell me the page count and I'll quote one fixed amount for the whole batch — same work, no surprises. Turnaround: the first file you send gets its .txt back within 6 hours; after that I can hold roughly 100 pages per day. Before you hire me, I'll do one sample file free of charge so you can check it against the source first. Two things so I can scope it: how many PDFs/pages in total, and are they clean printed scans or handwritten?
₹180 INR in 40 days
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We recently completed a similar project involving scanned PDFs, ensuring each file was converted into clean, error-free text. I understand the importance of reliable OCR for this task, and I am prepared to use advanced tools like Tesseract or Adobe Acrobat for optimal results. My experience includes meticulous proofreading to guarantee that the final .txt files match the source word for word, meeting your accuracy standards. I pride myself on attention to detail, and past projects demonstrate my commitment to delivering high-quality results quickly. Could you share how many PDFs you need processed and if there are any specific formats I should be aware of? I can start immediately and will provide a quick sample for your review to ensure quality before proceeding with the rest. I would like to discuss your project in further detail. Best Regards, CharlSche
₹300 INR in 7 days
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Hello! I can start right away. My workflow: high-accuracy OCR on each scanned page as a first pass, then a line-by-line manual proofread against the original image so the final .txt matches the source word for word (fixing typical OCR slips such as l/1, O/0, broken words and missing punctuation). No layout is kept, just clean, accurate plain text, one .txt file per PDF with the same file names. I work quickly and carefully and can deliver the first file early so you can confirm the quality. - Akmalkhodja
₹300 INR in 3 days
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Hello, I can convert your scanned PDFs into clean, accurate UTF-8 plain-text files using a reliable OCR workflow, followed by manual proofreading against the original pages. My workflow includes: • High-quality OCR using Adobe Acrobat OCR / OCR utilities. • Line-by-line proofreading against the scanned source. • Correction of OCR errors, spelling, missing words, and incorrect characters. • Preservation of the original reading order without unnecessary formatting. • Final delivery as separate UTF-8 .txt files for each PDF. I have experience with PDF-to-text conversion, scanned document processing, OCR, data extraction, and document accuracy work. I understand that OCR alone is not enough, so I will manually verify the output before delivery. I can start immediately. Once you share the first PDF, I can provide a quick sample for quality approval before processing the complete batch. Fast turnaround and accuracy will be my priorities. Thank you.
₹100 INR in 66 days
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Hello, I am interested in this scanned PDF to plain text project. I have experience in data entry, PDF and document handling, copy typing, and proofreading. I can use an OCR workflow to extract the text from scanned PDF files and carefully proofread the output against the original source. I will check for OCR errors, missing words, incorrect characters, spelling, and formatting inconsistencies to ensure the final .txt files are accurate and complete. I am detail-oriented and understand that accuracy is the main priority for this project. I am also comfortable completing a sample file first for quality checking. Thank you for considering my proposal.
₹200 INR in 10 days
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Hi, I can start immediately and convert your scanned PDFs into clean UTF-8 plain-text files with accuracy as the priority. I’ll use OCR for the initial extraction, then compare the output against the source page by page and correct misreads, missing words, punctuation, line errors, and unclear characters before delivery. Since no layout or styling needs to be preserved, I can keep the workflow efficient while focusing the QA entirely on word-for-word accuracy. Each supplied PDF will be returned as a separate proofread .txt file, and I’m happy to complete the first file as an initial quality check before processing the rest. I can begin right away. Once I see the first scan and total page count, I can confirm the expected turnaround for the full batch.
₹100 INR in 40 days
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