# Use-Cases - Document AI - AI Powered OCR - Text Detection from scanned document

> Upload archived files and CloudFiles AI automatically extracts text with high accuracy — returning indexed data that flows directly into Salesforce

## 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.

[Book a Demo](https://meet.cloudfiles.io/salesforce?utm_content=sf-use-cases-text-detection-from-scanned-documents-hero) · [Read Technical Guide](https://help.cloudfiles.io/salesforce/kyc-upload-checker)

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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

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

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

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.

[Read Guide](https://help.cloudfiles.io/salesforce/kyc-upload-checker)

## 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

### Legal Archives

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

### Healthcare Records

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

### Government & Public Records

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

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: Does CloudFiles detect handwritten text?**
Yes. Our OCR engine reads and converts handwritten text when legible.

**Q: Do I need templates for each document format?**
No. AI adapts dynamically to different layouts without pre-training.

**Q: Can it process bulk archives?**
Absolutely. Upload thousands of scanned files at once — CloudFiles processes them in batches.

**Q: Is it secure for sensitive records?**
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.

[Book a Demo](https://meet.cloudfiles.io/salesforce?utm_content=sf-use-cases-text-detection-from-scanned-documents-footer)