Make your documents searchable and easier to navigate.
Digitized documents are easier to store and share—but finding specific information within them can still be time-consuming.
Archive Lane offers document indexing and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) as optional enhancements to Document Digitization projects, helping transform static files into searchable, organized records.
This service is available only after or alongside document digitization.
Especially Helpful For
Legal or estate records
Business or administrative files
Research collections
Multi-year document archives
Any project where quick retrieval matters
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What it is:
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applied to eligible documents
Creation of searchable text layers within PDFs
Indexing to improve document navigation and retrieval
Designed to enhance access and usability
What it isn’t:
Guaranteed 100% text accuracy
Manual data entry or transcription
Interpretation or correction of document content
A replacement for original documents
OCR accuracy varies based on document quality, layout, and condition.
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OCR and indexing work best on:
Clean, typed documents
Standard layouts with clear text
High-contrast originals
Results may be limited for:
Handwritten materials
Faded or damaged documents
Complex layouts or unusual fonts
Each project is reviewed to determine suitability before OCR is applied.
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Document indexing and OCR are optional enhancements to document digitization services.
They may be added during project review or requested after digitization is complete. Not all projects require OCR, and recommendations are based on intended use rather than volume.

