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PFU, Japan's No. 1 OCR Software Share (Note 1), Launches New AI-OCR "PaperStream AI" for Instant Digitization of All Documents Without Definition

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Published Apr 21, 2026 10:30 AM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:02 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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PFU, a leading OCR software provider in Japan, has launched "PaperStream AI," a new AI-powered OCR solution.
This new product enables the immediate digitization of various document types without requiring pre-definition, leveraging PFU's extensive experience in computer development and image document solutions.

PFU, a leading OCR software provider in Japan, has launched "PaperStream AI," a new AI-powered OCR solution. This new product enables the immediate digitization of various document types without requiring pre-definition, leveraging PFU's extensive experience in computer development and image document solutions.

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Published: Apr 21, 2026

Founded in 1960, PFU Limited leverages technology cultivated through computer development to provide image document-related products and services, typified by image scanners, as well as IT infrastructure construction and operation support services that contribute to the safety and security of its customers.

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Products / services: PaperStream AI / AI-OCR

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