The extension features a user-friendly toolbar button that, when clicked, allows users to select a specific area within the active window for text recognition. Utilizing the robust Tesseract OCR engine and the "tesseract.js" library, the extension can automatically detect text orientation and scripts in over 100 languages. It includes a progress bar to indicate the status of the detection process, as OCR can take time, thus improving user experience by managing expectations regarding processing speed.
OCR - Image Reader is capable of extracting text from various sources, including images, PDF documents, and PowerPoint slides. It can even retrieve text from web pages that may have restricted user sections. Importantly, the extension operates offline, conducting OCR processes without needing server interaction, which enhances privacy and reduces the need for continuous internet access. The language training database is only downloaded once, providing a high-quality service while conserving resources.
This extension is an excellent solution for anyone who needs to quickly extract text from images without the hassle of manual copying. Moreover, it automatically formats the converted text, saving users valuable time and streamlining their workflow.
For further enhancements, future updates could focus on integrating additional features such as batch processing of multiple images, improved accuracy through machine learning, and customizable settings for different user needs. Additionally, incorporating support for more languages and dialects could broaden its usability across diverse user demographics
OCR - Image Reader for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge 0.4.5 released
The extension features a user-friendly toolbar button that, when clicked, allows users to select a specific area within the active window for text recognition. Utilizing the robust Tesseract OCR engine and the "tesseract.js" library, the extension can automatically detect text orientation and scripts in over 100 languages. It includes a progress bar to indicate the status of the detection process, as OCR can take time, thus improving user experience by managing expectations regarding processing speed.
OCR - Image Reader is capable of extracting text from various sources, including images, PDF documents, and PowerPoint slides. It can even retrieve text from web pages that may have restricted user sections. Importantly, the extension operates offline, conducting OCR processes without needing server interaction, which enhances privacy and reduces the need for continuous internet access. The language training database is only downloaded once, providing a high-quality service while conserving resources.
This extension is an excellent solution for anyone who needs to quickly extract text from images without the hassle of manual copying. Moreover, it automatically formats the converted text, saving users valuable time and streamlining their workflow.
For further enhancements, future updates could focus on integrating additional features such as batch processing of multiple images, improved accuracy through machine learning, and customizable settings for different user needs. Additionally, incorporating support for more languages and dialects could broaden its usability across diverse user demographicsOCR - Image Reader for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge 0.4.5 released @ MajorGeeks
