Turning paper documents into digital files is only the first step in making information easier to use. To search, edit, extract, or automate data from those files, businesses also need technology that can recognize the text inside them. OCR has long been used to process printed text in scanned documents and images, while ICR takes character recognition further by handling the variations found in handwritten content. Understanding how these two technologies work, where each performs best, and what limitations to expect can help businesses choose the right approach for different document processing tasks. Read the full guide to OCR vs. ICR and understand the key differences between these two technologies.