Readiris 17

Readiris PDF is a desktop application that combines optical character recognition (OCR) with full PDF editing. You can scan paper documents, recognize the text, and export to Microsoft Word, Excel, or other formats. It also lets you create, edit, annotate, split, merge, compress, and e-sign PDF files — all in one place. The software supports a wide range of input formats, so you're not limited to PDFs alone.

The tool uses IRIS's proprietary AI-based OCR engine, which is designed to handle complex layouts, multiple languages, and poor-quality scans with high accuracy. Beyond basic conversion, you can compress PDFs without losing readability, add electronic signatures, and reorganize pages. The PDF editor includes annotation tools like highlights, sticky notes, and drawing marks, plus the ability to fill forms. Compression is particularly useful for sending large documents via email.

Readiris PDF is aimed at professionals, small businesses, and students who need to digitize paper documents or work with PDFs regularly. Common use cases include converting scanned contracts into editable Word files, archiving paper records as searchable PDFs, preparing e-signable documents, and reducing file sizes for sharing. It's a practical tool for anyone who deals with documents daily and wants to move away from paper-based workflows.