MC907534 – Microsoft Syntex optical character recognition (OCR) will support PDF files with images (archived)

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check before: 2024-10-01

Product:

Microsoft 365 admin center, SharePoint, Syntex

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact

Links:

419808

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Syntex OCR will soon support hybrid PDFs containing both text and images, enhancing searchability and discoverability. Rollout begins late October 2024, completing early November. No admin action is required as the feature will be on by default.

Details:
We are pleased to announce a new enhancement coming soon to the Microsoft Syntex optical character recognition (OCR) capabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Online: We will support hybrid PDF files that contain both text and images.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 419808.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late October 2024 and expect to complete by early November 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-10

updated:
2024-10-10

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft Syntex is upgrading its OCR capabilities to process hybrid PDF files containing both text and images, with the rollout starting at the end of October 2024 and completing by early November 2024, automatically enhancing document searchability in SharePoint.

Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Searchability Issues
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new OCR capabilities, leading to potential inefficiencies in locating documents that now have enhanced searchability.
   - roles: End Users, Content Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/ocr-overview, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=419808

Documentation and Training Gaps
Without prior notification, users may not understand how to utilize the new OCR features effectively, resulting in underutilization of the technology and potential errors in document handling.
   - roles: IT Support, End Users
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/syntex/ocr-overview, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=419808

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