The primary use of optical character recognition (OCR) technology is to convert different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDFs, or images, into editable and searchable data. It enables machines to recognize and interpret text from these sources, significantly enhancing data accessibility and management. OCR is widely used in digitizing printed documents for record-keeping, data extraction, and integration into databases. This technology streamlines processes in various sectors, including finance, healthcare, and legal, by reducing manual data entry and enabling automated workflows, ultimately improving efficiency and accuracy.