Vision/OCR is now live. Recall Genie can read text from scanned PDFs, screenshots, and photos so you can generate study decks even when the source isn’t selectable text.
When to use Vision/OCR
- Lecture slides exported as images
- Scanned textbook pages or worksheets
- Photos of whiteboards, handouts, or printouts
How it works (quick)
- On Generate Deck, choose an OCR card type (Basic OCR or Cloze OCR).
- Upload your scanned PDF or image-based PDF.
- Name your deck and pick a theme.
- Click Generate — we OCR your pages and build the cards.
What shows up in your deck?
We extract the text from each page, then apply the same generation models you already use for text PDFs. You still get your chosen styles (Basic or Cloze) and themes.
We extract the text from each page, then apply the same generation models you already use for text PDFs. You still get your chosen styles (Basic or Cloze) and themes.
Plan limits (so you can plan ahead)
- Free: Vision/OCR not available (text-only decks supported)
- Basic: Up to 5 Vision/OCR decks per month (30 total decks/month)
- Pro: Up to 10 Vision/OCR decks per month (Unlimited total decks)
Tips for best OCR accuracy
- Scan at ~300 DPI or higher
- Keep pages upright (not skewed)
- High contrast: dark text on light background
- Printed text works better than heavy handwriting
- Crop away page margins and photos that don’t contain text
FAQ
Does OCR use a separate quota?
Yes. OCR decks count against your monthly Vision/OCR allowance. Non-OCR deck types don’t.
What if my PDF is a mix of text and images?
If it’s mostly scans, pick an OCR deck type. If it’s a true text PDF, use a non-OCR deck type for speed.
Can I go over the limit mid-month?
When you hit the cap, you can (1) continue with a non-OCR deck type or (2) upgrade your plan to increase the monthly OCR allowance.
Ready to try it?
Head to Generate Deck → pick an OCR card type → upload your scanned PDF → Generate.