Introducing the New Able2Extract Professional 19!

Guess what? We’re excited to announce that we just launched Able2Extract Professional 19

This latest version comes with new key features that will take your PDF productivity level up a few notches. How? We took a couple of the best of Able2Extract Pro features and enhanced their capabilities. 

With a brand new batch OCR conversion feature, the ability to convert directly from Windows Explorer, an enhanced OCR engine, and overall conversion and performance improvements this latest version will change your PDF conversion game! 

Join us as we dive into the new and exciting abilities you get with our all-in-one PDF converter.  

What’s New in Able2Extract Pro 19?

If you’re familiar with Able2Extract Pro, then you already know what it’s capable of. So how do we top that? Check out the newest additions to this latest version.

Convert Multiple Scanned PDFs with OCR Batch Conversion

How many times have you struggled to get through a long queue of PDFs that included scanned PDFs? Well, the struggle is over. Able2Extract Professional 19 now lets you bulk convert scanned PDFs. 

Any image or scanned PDFs you add to your batch conversion line up can be converted just as if they were native PDFs. Just upload them into the batch conversion interface and convert as usual. Perfect if you need to work with a number of documents or books that have been scanned into PDFs.

Scanned PDF batch conversion with Able2Extract Pro 19

It’s the same easy batch process, but with expanded capabilities. It applies to scanned PDFs in whole directories and even with Custom Excel Templates.

Convert PDFs Directly from Windows Explorer

With Able2Extract Professional 19, you can also get to your PDF conversion tasks even faster. This latest version lets you do it directly from your desktop with the new Windows Explorer extension.

You no longer need to go into the application to convert your PDF. Simply right-click on your PDF and select your conversion output format. And that’s it! The conversion process will start automatically.

PDF conversion with Able2Extract Pro 19 Windows Explorer extension

You can convert individual PDFs with the same conversion technology, quality, and speed in only two clicks.

Improved OCR Technology

We also doubled-down on OCR enhancements. Our latest tweaks to the already advanced OCR engine make for even more accurate text recognition

The new image to text conversion capabilities include improved recognition technology that uses multiple, more powerful OCR engines to analyze and interpret text from scanned PDFs. 

On top of that, improvements have been made to  better detect, recognize, and convert words with mixed alpha numeric characters. This means that you can convert an even wider range of scanned text than before.

Overall Conversion Improvements

On top of the latest features, we’ve also taken care to improve the conversion output for all formats, ensuring that with every conversion, you get the best results possible.

Our conversion technology is now better equipped to deliver accurate text, formatting, and image conversions while providing faster processing speeds than previous versions. 

No matter what type of PDF content you’re dealing with, you can expect a higher level of quality with every conversion. 

Bug Fixes and Improved Compatibility

Lastly, we tweaked and enhanced the technology behind Able2Extract Professional. We’ve focused on improving performance, conversion output, compatibility with other software and systems, and enhancing your security. 

The result? Better conversion output without having to do anything differently – the enhancements are baked right in.

Redefine your PDF productivity with Able2Extract Professional 19 

Able2Extract Professional 19 is not just an upgrade; it’s a new way of defining PDF productivity. Convert multiple scanned PDFs faster, start PDF conversions with a few clicks, generate better text extractions, and work securely and with peace of mind. 

With one upgrade, you can improve and speed up your PDF workflows. Check out Able2Extract Professional 19 and experience the difference!

The Fifth Annual Investintech-CAJ Journalism Scholarship for 2023-2024 Is Now Open

Investintech-CAJ Journalism Scholarship for 2023-2024
Investintech-CAJ Journalism Scholarship for 2023-2024

We’ve got great news for all you aspiring journalists out there! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our fifth  Investintech – CAJ Data Journalism Scholarship, and are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 academic year.

This scholarship is a great opportunity for post-secondary Canadian students  who are interested in a career in journalism. With prizes to help you, the budding journalist, both financially and with opportunities for your career, the scholarship offers you a head start in the journalism industry.

Got journalistic work that you’re proud of? Wondering if you have what it takes to be a data journalist? Apply today!

We cover everything you need to know.   

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Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship Winner for 2022 – 2023 Is Announced!

Winner announcement for 2022-2023

With every passing year, the Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship continues to uncover more and more journalism talent coming out of Canada’s colleges and universities. And it’s exciting to see! The submissions we receive every year have continually made the selection process a hard one.   

We’re thrilled to announce that all the eligible submissions have been reviewed by our Selection Jury, and a winning recipient of the fourth annual Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship has been selected. The 2022-2023 winner is:

Tahmeed Shafiq

A big congratulations goes out to Tahmeed! He is a student at the University of Toronto working towards his bachelor’s degree in Physics and Philosophy.

Tahmeed’s winning submission was a story investigating the impact and factors behind significant delays and long wait times experienced by tenants and landlords at the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) in Toronto.

You can check out his winning submission on our Scholarship Winners page.

As the official winning recipient, he will receive the financial, educational, and career-boosting prizes that come with the scholarship award. This includes the $1000 CAD cash prize that will be put towards his tuition. He’ll also receive a one-year CAJ membership for free and a free registration pass to the King’s College Data School for 2023!

While this scholarship comes together every year, it’s only possible with the amazing partners we’ve worked with. They’ve all played a crucial role in the scholarship’s success and we couldn’t have done it without them.

First, there’s the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ). We’d like to thank them for their collaboration and partnership in trying to help journalism students succeed and thrive. We greatly appreciate their continued support and enthusiasm in partnering with us every year to help journalism students get the start they need.

Second, we’d also like to express our gratitude to our Selection Jury. Thank you to David McKie, Chad Skelton and Valérie Ouellet for their time and expertise in evaluating all eligible submissions. The experience and authority they’ve brought to the table ensures that all submissions are held up against current journalistic standards – one of the main pillars of this scholarship.

And, finally, a BIG thank you to all the students who applied! Though there could only be one recipient for the scholarship, the quality of work all of you submitted hasn’t gone unnoticed. We want to acknowledge your journalism skills and effort in putting together your submissions. Your hard work, continued dedication, and interest in journalism is what keeps this scholarship going!

That being said, we sincerely hope that you’ll all apply for the scholarship again next year to showcase your improved data skills!

Stay tuned to our main scholarship page for the 2023-2024 open call to submit your work.

The New And Improved Able2Extract Professional 18 Is Here!

Able2Extract Professional 18 released on December 06

We’re excited to announce that we just released Able2Extract Professional 18!   

The new Able2Extract Professional 18 is aimed squarely at providing you with a top notch user experience when working with your PDF files by focusing on under-the-hood improvements that’ll boost your productivity. 

We started with providing you with more advanced table recognition and extraction, as well as improvements made to the text recognition technology. We’ve even made tweaks to give you better PDF handling.

Moreover, you get tighter security across all platforms (Windows, macOS, and Linux) with boosted protection against the most recent cyber security threats. Lastly, we included overall performance enhancements to deliver improved PDF conversion process

Find out what these new updates mean for you and your workflow. Here’s a closer look at Able2Extract Professional 18!

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The Fourth Annual Investintech-CAJ Journalism Scholarship for 2022-2023 Is Now Open🎓

Data Journalism Scholarship

Today, Investintech is excited to announce that the fourth annual Investintech – CAJ Data Journalism Scholarship is now open and accepting applications for 2022-2023.

This scholarship is an opportunity aimed at helping post-secondary Canadian students who are interested in furthering their data-driven skills and pursuing a career in journalism with the financial help and support they need to succeed.

If you think you have a piece of journalistic work worthy of the scholarship prize, apply this year and become the next annual Investintech – CAJ Journalism Scholarship winner.

Here’s what you need to know to apply.

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