USING IRONOCR

Making PDFs Compliant with PDF/UA

Many organizations are required to meet accessibility and compliance standards like PDF/UA whether for internal policies, public sector mandates, or long-term archiving.

Chipego demonstrated how IronOCR can convert a regular, non-compliant PDF into a fully PDF/UA-compliant document in just a few lines of code.
The result was verified using VeraPDF, a validation tool for accessibility and archival standards.
PDF/UA compliance ensures that visually impaired users can access your documents using screen readers supporting both legal compliance and inclusive design.

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Use Case 2: Making Scanned PDFs Searchable

Ever had a scanned document that looks like a PDF but acts like an image? That’s where OCR comes in.

Chipego showed how IronOCR can turn a non-searchable scanned PDF into a searchable PDF, instantly enabling full-text search capabilities. After conversion, users could find specific content using Ctrl+F or search by keywords like dates, names, or document subjects.

Perfect for:
Legal firms, healthcare providers, or any team digitizing paper records and needing fast, content-based search across large archives.

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Targeted Data Extraction from PDFs

For businesses processing high volumes of structured documents like receipts, POs, or invoices, Chipego demonstrated how IronOCR can extract data from a specific region of a PDF using bounding box coordinates.

Instead of processing the entire file, IronOCR focuses only on relevant fields like order numbers, totals, or addresses, dramatically improving speed and reducing cloud or compute costs.

This is for automating repetitive data entry tasks, cutting manual effort, improving accuracy, and reallocating teams to higher-value work.

Built for Automation

While the webinar showcased individual code examples, IronOCR is built for batch processing at scale. Whether you're converting hundreds or millions of files, IronOCR can integrate easily into your existing systems.

And if you need help? Iron Software provides 24/5 technical support via chat and email to get you up and running quickly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main focus of the webinar 'Unlocking the Power of Searchable PDFs'?

The webinar focuses on demonstrating how to convert scanned PDFs into searchable and compliant documents using IronOCR. It highlights practical use cases with real-time examples of PDF/UA accessibility, full-text search, and targeted data extraction.

How can PDF/UA compliance be ensured?

IronOCR can convert a non-compliant PDF into a PDF/UA-compliant document using just a few lines of code. The compliance is verified using VeraPDF, ensuring that the documents are accessible to visually impaired users and meet legal and inclusive design standards.

What is a searchable PDF, and how can one be created?

A searchable PDF is a document that allows users to search for specific text within it. IronOCR can convert a scanned PDF, which acts like an image, into a searchable PDF by enabling full-text search capabilities, allowing users to find specific content using keywords.

Who can benefit from making scanned PDFs searchable?

Legal firms, healthcare providers, and any organization digitizing paper records can benefit from making scanned PDFs searchable. This feature facilitates fast, content-based searches across large archives.

How can targeted data extraction from PDFs be achieved?

IronOCR can extract data from specific regions of a PDF using bounding box coordinates. This feature is ideal for processing structured documents like receipts and invoices, focusing only on relevant fields to improve speed and reduce costs.

Is batch processing supported?

Yes, IronOCR is built for batch processing at scale, making it suitable for converting hundreds or even millions of files. It can easily integrate into existing systems for efficient automation.

What support is offered for document conversion projects?

Iron Software provides 24/5 technical support via chat and email to assist users with IronOCR. This support ensures users can get up and running quickly with their document conversion projects.

Where can more information and documentation be found?

You can find more information and access the full documentation on IronOCR by visiting their official website. They also offer a 30-day trial to help users get started with their PDF conversion projects.

Kannaopat Udonpant
Software Engineer
Before becoming a Software Engineer, Kannapat completed a Environmental Resources PhD from Hokkaido University in Japan. While pursuing his degree, Kannapat also became a member of the Vehicle Robotics Laboratory, which is part of the Department of Bioproduction Engineering. In 2022, he leveraged his C# skills to join Iron Software's engineering team, where he focuses on IronPDF. Kannapat values his job because he learns directly from the developer who writes most of the code used in IronPDF. In addition to peer learning, Kannapat enjoys the social aspect of working at Iron Software. When he's not writing code or documentation, Kannapat can usually be found gaming on his PS5 or rewatching The Last of Us.
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