Transym TOCR
by Transym TOCR
What Transym TOCR is
Transym TOCR is Windows desktop optical character recognition software for developers, integrators and smaller enterprises. It reads PDF, bitmap and TIFF images and converts them into text files. Version 5.1 can extract PDF pages as bitmap images for OCR, then save results as an appendix so text in image-based PDFs becomes searchable. TOCR supports 45 languages without requiring a language choice before processing. The product includes a software development kit with the full version and trial, plus example routines for C, C#, Visual Basic, VB.Net, Delphi and Python. A trial is available, processing up to 50 A4 documents in versions 4.0 and 5.1. A standard licence runs one engine on one machine and CPU core. Pricing starts at £60, with the listed licence billed at £60.00 per month excluding VAT. It supports listed Windows versions but has no Apple, Linux, Unix or mobile edition.
Who it suits
TOCR suits developers and integrators who need OCR in Windows applications, including larger integration projects and smaller enterprises. It is aimed at desktop use rather than mobile or Apple platforms.
What it does well
- Reads PDF, bitmap and TIFF inputs
- Supports 45 languages
- Includes SDK and code examples
- Creates searchable image-based PDFs
- Free trial processes up to 50 A4 documents
What to know first
- No Apple, Linux, Unix or mobile version
- No zonal OCR; processes the whole image
- Standard licence covers one engine and CPU core
- Paid product with no free plan
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| TOCR Version 3, 4 and 5 licence | Licence price shown excluding VAT · one engine per machine and CPU core per standard licence | £60, paid once |
As transym.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
TOCR focuses on programmable OCR for Windows, with broad language support and integration examples. Check its platform limits, whole-image processing and per-engine licensing before choosing it.
Facts from Transym TOCR's own pages
- Audience
- The maker says TOCR is intended for developers and integrators, including large-scale integrators, and is also suitable for smaller enterprises. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Code samples
- The maker lists example routines in C, C#, Visual Basic, VB.Net, Delphi and Python. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2002 · transym.com, 19 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · transym.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom · transym.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Input and output
- TOCR reads PDF, bitmap and TIFF images and converts them to text files. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported inputs
- both · transym.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Integration
- The maker says TOCR is designed for integration and includes a software development kit with both the full product and free trial. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Supported languages
- 45 · transym.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Languages
- TOCR supports 45 languages and does not require users to select a language before processing. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Licence scope
- A standard licence runs one TOCR engine on one machine and one CPU core, with additional licences allowing up to 255 engines or instances. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile support
- The maker says TOCR has no compatible iPad, Android or other mobile phone or tablet versions. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- TOCR does not support zonal OCR and always processes the whole image. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Other operating systems
- The maker says it has no Apple, Linux or Unix variant in development; it reports possible Linux use through WINE without technical support. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- PDF processing
- Version 5.1 extracts pages from PDFs as bitmaps for OCR, and results can be saved as an appendix to make text in PDF images searchable. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Primary platform
- desktop · transym.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Privacy and security
- The maker says its website does not offer a secure transmission method for personal data, and that it has policies and measures to protect personal data under its control. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- TOCR is optical character recognition software designed for developers and integrators. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Searchable PDF
- Yes · transym.com, 23 Sept 2026
- Support
- Transym lists support by email or telephone on weekdays from 09:00 to 17:00. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial limit
- The TOCR 4.0 and 5.1 trial processes up to 50 A4 documents before a full licence is required. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The FAQ lists Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista and several Windows Server versions for TOCR 4.0 and 5.1. · transym.com, 9 Oct 2026
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