Accurate Text Extraction From PDFs
Budget: $15 – $25 USD
I have a stack of printed documents that I have already scanned into PDFs. The built-in OCR isn’t reliable, so I need every word typed out exactly as it appears. The PDFs contain only straightforward text—no equations, complex tables, or unusual layouts—so this is a pure transcription job centred on accuracy.
You will receive a folder of scanned PDFs via Google Drive. Simply read each page and re-enter the content, preserving paragraph breaks, headings, and any obvious emphasis (bold or italics) in a clean Word document or Google Doc—whichever you prefer. I’ll supply a simple progress log for you to update as you go.
Deliverables
• One proof-read text file per source PDF, formatted cleanly
• Completed progress log showing pages completed and any flagged issues
Acceptance criteria
• 99%+ typing accuracy (random spot check)
• All pages accounted for, no omissions or duplicates
• Document structure mirrors the original (headings, paragraphs, basic styling)
If you’re meticulous, comfortable reading from scanned images, and can turn this around promptly, I’d love to work with you.
You will receive a folder of scanned PDFs via Google Drive. Simply read each page and re-enter the content, preserving paragraph breaks, headings, and any obvious emphasis (bold or italics) in a clean Word document or Google Doc—whichever you prefer. I’ll supply a simple progress log for you to update as you go.
Deliverables
• One proof-read text file per source PDF, formatted cleanly
• Completed progress log showing pages completed and any flagged issues
Acceptance criteria
• 99%+ typing accuracy (random spot check)
• All pages accounted for, no omissions or duplicates
• Document structure mirrors the original (headings, paragraphs, basic styling)
If you’re meticulous, comfortable reading from scanned images, and can turn this around promptly, I’d love to work with you.