Extract text from selected area on web pages or uploaded images

Latest Version

Version
1.0
Update
August 2, 2024
Size
76.89KiB
Developer
imagetotxt.io
Category
Users
9
Rating
0 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
ActiveTab
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Image to Text Extension

Convert images to text instantly with our online tool!

🚀 Optimise your work with our browser extension. Forget about tedious manual data entry. ‘Text from Picture’ allows you to extract information from images in a couple of clicks. Work more efficiently with anything visual - from scans to photos.

⭐ Easy to use:
1. Activate the extension and select the desired area of the image.
2. The text is automatically recognised and copied to the clipboard.
3. Paste the resulting text into any document using Cmd+V/Ctrl+V.

🌐 Ideal for students, researchers and professionals who regularly work with visual content.

👍 Extract text from any image - from infographics to social media posts.

💼 Save time when processing invoices, receipts and business documents.

🎉 A simple and effective way to convert visual information into text.

📜 Key features:
- One-click image area selection
- Accurate OCR recognition
- Automatic copying to clipboard
- Compatible with all websites
- Local processing without data transfer

🚚 Transform static images into editable content.

🔗 Easily integrate into any workflow - from blogging to website development.

📸 Advanced OCR technology for accurate text recognition on images.

🖼️ Support for all popular image formats: JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, WEBP, SVG.

💻 Works with both online content and local files with appropriate settings.

📲 Universal application: from restaurant menus to billboards.

🛡️ Privacy priority: all operations are performed locally in your browser.

🔥 Enhance your toolkit today!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Image to Text", "version": "1.0", "description": "Extract text from selected area on web pages or uploaded images", "permissions": [ "activeTab" ], "host_permissions": [ "" ], "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icons/icon16.png", "48": "icons/icon48.png", "128": "icons/icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["html2canvas.min.js", "content.js"] } ], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }}
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How to download and manually install Image to Text extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Image to Text extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Image to Text extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Image to Text extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Image to Text extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Image to Text extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Image to Text Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Image to Text extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Image to Text extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Image to Text extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Image to Text extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Image to Text extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Image to Text extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Image to Text extension file

Select and download the Image to Text extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Image to Text extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Image to Text extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Image to Text extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Image to Text extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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