Batch OCR text extraction for PDFs and Images in Google Sheets and Drive
Extract text from hundreds of files at a time. Available in the Google Sheet version our Bulk OCR tool can extract text from any PDFs or images.
- 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.
AI IN GOOGLE DOCS
AI integration: Use ChatGPT directly in Google Sheets cells
Use the power of AI with our ChatGPT integration. Analyze the text, summarize, rewrite and much more.
The AI sidebar and GPTAI functions inside FileDrop works like a charm and comes with unlimited usage, you don’t need an OPEN AI key to use it and there are no extra costs, it’s covered by your Business+ license.
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Quickly Translate Text in Sheets
With our Translate Pro feature you can automatically translate your text in over 100 languages. Powered by the best translation engine from Google you can be sure your translation is as accurate as possible.
Translate Pro for Slides allows you to translate text boxes, current slides or the entire presentation in one click.
Translate Pro for Sheets allows you to translate Sheets cells, an entire Sheet or the entire Spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Batch OCR costs?
The Batch OCR is available to the Business+ users.
The Business+ users have this included for free as part of their subscription plan.
How is this different from Google OCR?
The OCR engine used in the bulk text extraction is different to that in the free version of our OCR engine. It uses a separate service available in our paid plans.
How many documents I can use it for?
You can use it for up to 2000 documents per month.
