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Python Code For Extracting Text From The

Image

K.SAI VARUN REDDY


22261A0498
ECE-2
Introduction to Text Extraction from Images

Text extraction from images is a


crucial task in various applications.

It involves converting images


containing text into machine-readable
formats.

Python provides powerful libraries


that simplify this process significantly.
Common Libraries for Text Extraction

One of the most popular libraries for


this task is Tesseract OCR.

Another effective library is


Pytesseract, which acts as a wrapper
for Tesseract.

OpenCV can also be used in


conjunction with these libraries for
image preprocessing.
Installing Required Libraries

To get started, you need to install


Pytesseract and OpenCV.

Use pip to install these libraries by


running `pip install pytesseract
opencv-python`.

Additionally, ensure that Tesseract


OCR is installed and accessible in your
system path.
Basic Code Structure for Text Extraction

The code begins with importing the


necessary libraries: Pytesseract and
OpenCV.

Load the image using OpenCV’s


`cv2.imread()` function to read the
image file.

Finally, use
`pytesseract.image_to_string()` to
extract the text from the loaded
image.
Preprocessing the Image for Better Results

Preprocessing involves converting the


image to grayscale using OpenCV.

You can apply thresholding or blurring


techniques to enhance text visibility.

These steps can significantly improve


the accuracy of the text extraction
process.
Example Code for Text Extraction

Here’s a simple example of code that


extracts text from an image:
```python
import cv2
import pytesseract

img = cv2.imread('image.png')
gray = cv2.cvtColor(img,
cv2.COLOR_BGR2GRAY)
text =
pytesseract.image_to_string(gray)
print(text)
```

This code reads the image, converts it


to grayscale, and extracts text.
Challenges and Limitations

Text extraction quality can vary based


on image quality and text fonts.

Complex backgrounds and noise can


also hinder the accuracy of extraction.

Continuous improvements in
algorithms and models are necessary
to overcome these challenges.

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