Improve OCR Accuracy with PageSegmentationMode

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Paulius Petkus
ConvertAPI

The PDF to OCR converter adds a PageSegmentationMode parameter that tells the engine exactly how to read each page, producing cleaner text and fewer post-edit fixes.

Parameters

  • PageSegmentationMode - controls how the OCR engine segments each page:
    • Auto / AutoOsd - hands-free detection (AutoOsd also handles rotation and mixed scripts).
    • SparseText / SparseTextOsd - captures scattered notes or multilingual text.
    • SingleColumn - one neat column, any font size.
    • SingleLine - ideal for labels, banners, or receipts.
    • SingleWord - focuses on a single word or short phrase.

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