DocuMonk - Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1

Is DocuMonk free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, DocuMonk is completely free, forever. No hidden fees, no subscriptions. However, to cover operational costs, we may display sponsored content or affiliate links ("Ads") from third-party advertisers and accept voluntary donations.

Question 2

What types of files does DocuMonk support for OCR?

Accepted Answer

DocuMonk currently processes PDF documents and common image formats including PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WEBP for text extraction. For optimal results, use clear and legible documents.

Question 3

Are there limits on file size or PDF page count?

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Yes, DocuMonk typically accepts files up to 300MB and PDFs with up to 500 pages. These limits can be dynamically adjusted based on system load and are intended to ensure stable performance for all users.

Question 4

How accurate is the Optical Character Recognition (OCR)?

Accepted Answer

DocuMonk utilizes advanced AI models for high OCR accuracy, especially with clear, printed documents. The quality of text extraction depends on the source document's legibility, resolution, and layout. It can also process clear handwritten text, though accuracy may vary.

Question 5

Can DocuMonk process handwritten text?

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Yes, DocuMonk attempts to extract text from clear handwritten content. Accuracy is generally higher for printed text and significantly depends on the legibility of the handwriting.

Question 6

How does DocuMonk handle tables or multiple columns?

Accepted Answer

The AI OCR is designed to recognize and preserve the structure of multi-column layouts and tabular data, formatting them using Markdown for readability and data integrity.

Question 7

What languages are supported for text extraction and translation?

Accepted Answer

DocuMonk's OCR can extract text from documents in a wide array of languages. The extracted text can then be translated into numerous major world languages using the integrated translation feature.

Question 8

What analysis features are available?

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After text extraction, DocuMonk offers AI-powered tools for summarizing content, extracting key information (like names and dates), translating text, and performing AI-enhanced spelling and grammar corrections.

Question 9

In what formats can I download my data?

Accepted Answer

You can download processed data as plain text (.txt), Microsoft Word (.docx) with basic Markdown formatting preserved, CSV (.csv) for consolidated structured data, and Excel (.xlsx) with page-wise structured data in separate sheets.

Question 10

How does DocuMonk handle user privacy and data security?

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