How to resolve OCR black and white image processing issues in ABBYY FineReader 16?
How to resolve OCR black and white image processing issues in ABBYY FineReader 16?
Hi!
First of all, I am sorry if this is the wrong
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forum. I didn't know where else to put it.
I have been using ABBYY FineReader 15 for a few years, converting scans from my scanner to PDFs. It worked quite well. Yesterday I tried ABBYY FineReader 16 version and copied all of my settings from 15 over. However, I have noticed that it does a bad job of processing images to black and white. Here is an example:
(This is an identical scan image put into ABBYY 15 and ABBYY 16 with the same settings)
https://imgur.com/25PSi0N
View: https://imgur.com/25PSi0N
https://imgur.com/xoHGgXC
View: https://imgur.com/xoHGgXC
Also, the processing speed in version 16 is x5 longer than in version 15.
As you can see, ABBYY 15 did an excellent job of converting to black and white, removing most trash from the margins and background, and keeping only the text.
Are there some hidden settings that I am missing?
Did ABBYY 16 trial copy come from any chance? Or is it even a Beta release?
This message refers to copying all my settings from version 15.
I suspect one of the ABBYY 15 configurations doesn’t align well with ABBYY 16.
There might be a conflict between the scanner driver and the new software.
Take a closer look at all the settings—some adjustments might be necessary.
This isn’t unusual for a software upgrade or revision to clash with end-user settings.
For longer processing times, use Task Manager and Resource Monitor to see what the system is doing during a scan.
Run both tools at once but only one at a time.
If you need a comparison, consider going back to ABBYY 15.
It was accurate when I set it to the default and reviewed the "Convert to black and white" option. Here is the link: https://imgur.com/o09nKDR. See also the view: https://imgur.com/o09nKDR. The alternative was much improved, though not significantly different from ABBYY 15. I now need to locate the issue in the settings. P.S. The processing time has slowed down, but it remains twice as long as ABBYY 15.
It would not be surprising that ABBYY 16 runs slower. The program might actually be working harder to improve the scans, which naturally means more time is needed. It could also be due to some default settings that aren’t necessary. Although not well known about the software, it’s likely that the developers have released updates with enhancements, fixes, and new features. More processing time might simply reflect these changes. Keep an eye on the developer’s forums and FAQs for any announcements. Using Task Manager or Resource Monitor can help you see what the software is doing during longer periods. It’s possible that performance has improved compared to ABBYY 15 when processing the same document.