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# Scanlume

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> Scanlume is an online optical character recognition (OCR) tool that converts images and PDFs into editable text formats.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Scanlume?

Scanlume serves graphic designers, content creators, researchers, educators, and professionals handling image-to-text or PDF-to-text conversions.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Scanlume

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$5,00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English, Portuguese
- **Available Countries**: Brazil

## Features

- Data Extraction
- Document Conversion

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base

## Category

- [OCR Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31459/ocr/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012240/adobe-acrobat-dc) — 4.7/5 (4203 reviews)
2. [CamScanner](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/210426/camscanner) — 4.7/5 (231 reviews)
3. [Microsoft Lens](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/193405/microsoft-office-lens) — 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
4. [iLovePDF](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/173963/ilovepdf) — 4.7/5 (1759 reviews)
5. [Nitro PDF](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/167449/nitro) — 4.5/5 (571 reviews)

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1096303/Scanlume)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/10041624/Scanlume/> |
| en-AE | <https://www.capterra.ae/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
| en-CA | <https://www.capterra.ca/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
| en-GB | <https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
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| en-IN | <https://www.capterra.in/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
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| en-SG | <https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1096303/Scanlume> |
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