FineReader
ABBYY FineReader is a professional document scanning and OCR (optical character recognition) application that converts scanned documents and PDFs into editable, searchable digital formats. It's widely used by businesses, legal firms, and knowledge workers who need to digitize paper documents, extract text from images, and convert PDFs into editable Word or Excel files. The app combines advanced recognition technology with document editing tools, making it possible to correct and refine converted text directly within the application.
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1 suggestionGood news: ABBYY has released native Apple Silicon versions of FineReader PDF. The current version available through Homebrew is 1402.19, and ABBYY's official Mac product page (https://pdf.abbyy.com/finereader-pdf-for-mac/) confirms support for Apple Silicon Macs. You should update to the latest version available from ABBYY directly or through the Mac App Store. Since you're currently on version 12.1.14 (an older Intel-only release), upgrading will give you native performance, better speed, and full compatibility with Apple Silicon without relying on Rosetta 2.
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