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Text Detection from Scanned Documents for Salesforce

Upload archived PDFs or images, and CloudFiles Document AI automatically extracts text with high accuracy — returning clean, indexed data that flows directly into Salesforce objects.

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Every Unsearchable Archive is a Block on Progress

Stacks of scanned PDFs, forms, and legacy documents waste time, create compliance risks, and keep organizations from using critical historical data inside Salesforce.

60%
of enterprise records remain unsearchable
5x higher
compliance risk with legacy archives
Weeks
of delays caused by manual retyping

Your Automation, One Flow Away...

With CloudFiles Document AI + Salesforce Flow, every file upload becomes a trigger for instant intelligence.

See how it works — step by step

Step 1. Upload & Trigger AI

Upload archived scans or PDFs to Salesforce or your integrated storage. CloudFiles detects uploads automatically and routes them for OCR processing.

  • Works with bulk file uploads
  • Handles low-resolution or multi-page documents
  • Supports direct upload from Salesforce record pages

Step 2. Text Detection & OCR

CloudFiles AI applies optical character recognition combined with NLP to convert images into structured, editable text.

  • Recognizes multiple languages
  • Corrects noise, skew, and blur automatically
  • Extracts metadata and key fields in context

Step 3. Sync Data Back to Salesforce

All extracted content is indexed, searchable, and mapped to Salesforce records for easy access and automation.

  • Bulk insert for large archives
  • Create or update records automatically
  • Trigger follow-up workflows or approvals

Implementation Guide

Set up automated KYC data extraction from scanned documents — from upload triggers to AI-powered OCR and Salesforce field mapping. Follow the quick steps or book a demo for guided assistance.

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 scans.

Native Salesforce Experience

Integrated with Salesforce Flow and Apex — no separate app to log into.

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

Make case files, contracts, and evidence scans instantly searchable within Salesforce for faster case resolution.

Extract patient information, notes, or prescriptions from old medical files and sync directly into Salesforce Health Cloud.

Digitize and index large-scale public records for compliance, transparency, and audit readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before you start extracting text from scanned documents in Salesforce.

Yes. Our OCR engine reads and converts handwritten text when legible.

No. AI adapts dynamically to different layouts without pre-training.

Absolutely. Upload thousands of scanned files at once — CloudFiles processes them in batches.

Yes. CloudFiles is SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and GDPR compliant — ensuring enterprise-grade data protection.

Don’t Let Your Archives Collect Dust

Book a 15-min live demo and see how CloudFiles turns unsearchable scanned documents into Salesforce-ready data — instantly.