Fix Adobe Acrobat OCR Processing Open PDF Twice Issue
Question details
The user is experiencing duplicate OCR processing when running text recognition on multiple files in Adobe Acrobat DC.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Using the 'Scan & OCR' tool to 'Recognize Text in Multiple Files' while a document is currently active.
- Observed behavior
- The software adds the active open document twice to the queue when 'Add Open Files' is selected, leading to duplicate OCR processing.
Before attempting the workaround, save any unsaved changes to your currently open PDFs to prevent data loss.
Avoid Adding the Active Document Twice
Prevent duplicate processing by carefully managing how you select files for the batch OCR queue.
This issue is caused by a known defect in certain versions of Acrobat DC where the software fails to deduplicate files added via the 'Add Open Files' button.
Close the currently open PDF document before navigating to the 'Scan & OCR' menu to initiate the batch process.
Navigate to 'Scan & OCR', click 'Recognize Text in Multiple Files', and use the standard browse dialog to select your PDFs manually instead of clicking the 'Add Open Files' option.
Before clicking 'OK' to start the OCR process, review the list of queued files in the dialog box. If you see a duplicate entry, highlight it and click 'Remove'.
Update Acrobat and Report the Defect
Updating your software to the latest patch may resolve the defect natively.
Perform Flawless OCR on PDFs with WPS Office
Avoid duplicate processing bugs and perform highly accurate text recognition on your scanned documents using WPS Office's built-in PDF tools.
- 1. Open WPS PDF: Launch WPS Office on your computer and open your scanned PDF document.
- 2. Access the OCR Tool: Navigate to the 'Tools' tab in the top ribbon and select 'OCR' to open the text recognition panel.
- 3. Select Recognition Mode: Choose your desired output mode, whether extracting text to a document or converting the scanned PDF into a searchable PDF file.
- 4. Start Processing: Click 'Recognize' to process the document efficiently and without duplicate errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Adobe Acrobat add my open PDF twice during batch OCR?
This is a known software defect in certain versions of Acrobat DC. When the 'Add Open Files' function is used, the software fails to cross-reference the active document with the initial selection list, resulting in the open file being queued twice.
Can I manually remove duplicate PDFs from the OCR queue?
Yes. Before you start the text recognition process, you can review the list of files displayed in the 'Recognize Text in Multiple Files' dialog box. Simply select the duplicate file and click the 'Remove' button.
Is there a permanent fix for the duplicate open file issue in Acrobat?
Currently, the most reliable workaround is to avoid using 'Add Open Files' or to close all active documents before initiating the batch OCR. Installing the latest Acrobat updates may permanently fix the issue if Adobe patches the defect in a newer release.
Does WPS Office offer PDF OCR capabilities?
Yes, WPS Office includes a robust PDF editor equipped with an advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool. It accurately converts scanned documents into editable and searchable text with high format compatibility.
