Batch OCR text extraction for PDFs and Images
Extract text from hundreds of files at a time.
Available in the Google Sheet add-on, our Bulk OCR tool can extract text from any PDFs or images.
FileDrop Google Sheets Add-on Bulk OCR Tool
You can use our Google Sheet add-on and extract the text from files you have in your Google Drive folders, extracting the text in Google Sheets or Docs.
- Extract to Google Sheets: This creates one Google Sheet with data from each file in separate cells.
- Extract to Google Docs: Similar to Sheets, but in a Doc format.
- Individual File Extraction: Each file gets extracted into its own Google Sheet or Doc
- Treat as Table Option: Useful for structured documents like invoices.
ENTER THE FOLDER ID AND START THE BATCH OCR PROCESS
To do batch OCR you need to do the following:
- Add your folder ID where the files are.
- Starting the OCR Process: By clicking the OCR button in FileDrop, the text extraction process begins. You will receive an email once the file is ready.
- Retrieving the Extracted Data: FileDrop will create a new file with the extracted data, open the file to view the data.
- Transferring to where you need it: copy this data into other sheets or anywhere else you might need to analyze it.
Bulk OCR Extracted Data Example
In the image we have data extracted from a bunch a resume files we wanted to analyze for a programming position in the company.
We used the extracted data to analyze it with the AI Functions of FileDrop.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the bulk OCR cost?
All paid users have this included as part of their subscription plan. Limits depend on each plan.
How many files can I process?
You can process up to 2000 files per month. If you need more please contact us.
How can I test this feature?
You can use our free OCR tool to test the quality here.