FAQ

Last updated:July 8, 2026

Common questions about WPS OCR PDF usually focus on recognition quality, language selection, and result handling; this FAQ covers 3 frequent questions plus a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if OCR recognition is not accurate?

  1. Check whether the selected recognition language matches the document content.
  2. Use a clearer scan or a higher-quality image-based PDF when possible.
  3. Review the recognized text and correct individual errors manually.

Which languages can I use for OCR recognition?

  1. Open OCR PDF from the Edit tab.
  2. Review the available language options before starting recognition.
  3. Select the language that matches your document, then start OCR.

Can I undo changes after OCR?

  1. After OCR or text editing, try pressing Ctrl+Z to undo the current action.
  2. If several edits have already been made, check how much of the recent work can still be undone.
  3. For important files, save a backup copy before making major changes.

Glossary

TermDefinition
OCROptical Character Recognition, a technology that converts text in images into usable text content.
Scanned PDFA PDF whose page content is stored as images, so text usually cannot be selected directly before OCR.
Recognition languageThe language selected before OCR processing, which can affect recognition results.