Text Detection from Scanned Documents
Turn old, unsearchable scans into searchable, structured digital records. Upload archived files into Salesforce, and CloudFiles Document AI instantly extracts the text with high accuracy, returning clean, indexed outputs that flow into Salesforce objects
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Every Unsearchable Archive is a Block on Progress
Stacks of scanned PDFs and legacy documents waste time, increase compliance risks, and prevent organizations from making use of critical historical data.
60%
of records remain unsearchable
5x higher
compliance risks with old archives
Weeks
of delays when manually re-typing
We’ve Fixed It for You
1. Upload & Relax
2. Targeted Extraction
3. Instant CRM Sync
See How It Works — Step by Step
From upload to verified CRM data in seconds — Text Detection from Scanned Documents works.
Step 1. Upload & Trigger AI
Upload legacy scans or archived PDFs into Salesforce or storage. Flow detects uploads and routes them to AI.
- Handles multi-page & bulk archives
- Works with faded, old, or scanned images
- Supports direct uploads from Salesforce record pages
Step 2. Text Detection & OCR
CloudFiles AI applies OCR + contextual NLP to convert images into clean text, extracting metadata, titles, and key fields.
- Handles multiple languages
- Noise & blur correction applied
- Outputs structured JSON for easy mapping
Step 3. Sync Data Back to Salesforce
A custom Apex Action inserts extracted text into Salesforce objects, instantly searchable and linked to parent records.
- Bulk insert for large archives
- Records linked to source file
- Enables workflows for compliance, reporting, or analytics
The Triple Advantage
Get Speed, Precision andCompliance
90% Faster Retrieval
Search through decades of scanned files in seconds.
99.9% OCR Accuracy
Extract usable text from even degraded or handwritten files.
100% Salesforce-Native
Flow + Apex integration, no third-party middleware.
CloudFiles: Built to Do What Others Can’t
Manual entry is slow. Other tools fall short. CloudFiles gives you the smarter way to manage documents.
Beyond This Use Case
If CloudFiles can digitize archives, imagine what else you can do:
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start extracting from Scanned Documents.
Does CloudFiles support handwritten text recognition?
Yes. Our OCR engine detects and converts handwritten content where legible.
Do I need to create templates for each archive format?
No. AI adapts dynamically to different formats and layouts.
Can I process bulk archives at once?
Absolutely. Upload thousands of scans at once, and CloudFiles will batch process them.
Is it secure for sensitive historical records?
Yes. CloudFiles complies with SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR standards.
Don’t Let Scans Collect Dust
Book a 15-min demo and see how CloudFiles makes archives searchable, structured, and Salesforce-ready.
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