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How to Recognize Text in a PSD File on Acrobat Reader Mobile
Question details
The user is trying to use the text recognition (OCR) feature on a downloaded PSD file within Acrobat Reader Mobile but is encountering compatibility issues.
- Product
- Acrobat Reader Mobile
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to extract or recognize text from a Photoshop (PSD) file using a mobile PDF reader.
- Observed behavior
- The application fails to recognize the text because Acrobat Reader Mobile has limited or no support for processing non-PDF formats like PSD.
Acrobat Reader Mobile is primarily designed for standard PDF documents. Ensure you have a tool available to convert your PSD (Photoshop) file into a PDF or standard image format, as direct text recognition on PSD files is not supported.
Convert the PSD File to PDF Before Using Text Recognition
Since Acrobat Reader Mobile lacks native support for PSD files, converting your file into a standard PDF is the most reliable way to perform OCR.
Text recognition (OCR) requires supported document structures to correctly identify characters. Converting the proprietary PSD format into a universally supported PDF ensures the text recognition engine can process the file data properly.
Use a file converter app or Adobe Photoshop to save your PSD file as a JPEG, PNG, or directly as a PDF.
Launch Acrobat Reader Mobile and import the newly converted PDF file into the application.
Select the text recognition (OCR) tool from the app's menu to scan the document and extract the text.
Verify App Version and Provide Feedback
If you still cannot recognize text after converting the file, verify that your app version supports OCR and isn't experiencing a known bug.
Easily Extract Text from Images and PDFs with WPS Office
Skip the format compatibility headaches by using WPS Office. Its powerful built-in OCR feature quickly extracts text from scanned PDFs and standard images directly on your mobile device.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch the WPS Office app on your mobile device.
- 2. Access the OCR tool: Navigate to the 'Tools' menu and select 'Image to Text' or 'PDF OCR'.
- 3. Import your file: Upload your image or converted PDF file into the application.
- 4. Extract text: Tap the 'Recognize' button to instantly convert the visual data into editable text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I open a PSD file directly in Adobe Acrobat Reader Mobile?
No, Acrobat Reader Mobile provides limited or no support for proprietary image formats like PSD. You must convert the PSD file to a standard PDF format first to view or edit it.
Why is the text recognition tool failing on my downloaded file?
The OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool may fail if the file format is unsupported, such as a raw PSD, or if the document's resolution is too low for the software to detect characters accurately.
What is the best way to extract text from a Photoshop design on mobile?
The easiest method is to export the Photoshop design as a standard image (JPG/PNG) or PDF, and then use a mobile app with a built-in OCR tool, such as WPS Office or a dedicated scanner app, to extract the text.
