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

Exactly how archive digitization should work — simple, accurate, and reliable.

1. Upload & Relax

Drop scanned PDFs or images into Salesforce or connected storage — Flow instantly routes them to AI for processing.

2. Targeted Extraction

Advanced OCR + NLP recognizes text even from low-quality scans, handwriting, or faded ink — converting them into machine-readable formats.

3. Instant CRM Sync

Structured data is mapped to CRM fields such as Renewal Date, Termination Clause, & Payment Terms - enabling Flows, approvals, reminders, and reports without manual entry.

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.