Add OCR Image to Text to ChatGPT
Image to Text for ChatGPT Extension
Full Tutorial Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zob0us4bPc8
This extension was born out of a need for a fast, quick and intuitive way to get text from images into the textbox for ChatGPT. This extension accomplishes this with a great degree of accuracy and average speeds of ~5 seconds or less.
Now, you don't have to switch between multiple tools just for Optical Character Recognition (OCR). With this extension, you can easily upload an image file or drag and drop it for conversion into text, which will automatically populate your ChatGPT textbox.
Additionally, if you have a screenshot in your clipboard, you can directly paste (Ctrl+V) it into the textbox. Quick, hassle-free, and highly efficient - this extension is built with a focus on speed, user-friendliness, and most importantly, privacy.
For the Tech Savvy: Powered by Tesseract.js, this extension runs OCR directly in your browser, keeping your data secure as none of your information leaves your device. All the OCR work is performed locally, ensuring maximum privacy.
But we understand that sometimes, you may need an extra level of precision or need to retain the original format of the image, especially when dealing with content like Python code. For such instances, we provide an option to enable an embedded third-party solution created by Pieces.app. Check out their service at: https://www.codefromscreenshot.com/
All source code for complete transparency can be found on GitHub at: https://github.com/Tshetrim/Image-To-Text-OCR-extension-for-ChatGPT
Join the Discord to share feedback, errors, or just chat: https://discord.gg/8hnkBhwTJ5
Disclaimer: Please note, if you opt to use the third-party embedded option, your privacy and data handling will be subject to their policy as this extension is not affiliated with them.
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How to download and manually install Image to Text for ChatGPT extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Image to Text for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Image to Text for ChatGPT extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Image to Text for ChatGPT extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Image to Text for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Image to Text for ChatGPT extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Image to Text for ChatGPT extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Image to Text for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Image to Text for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT extension file
Select and download the Image to Text for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT 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 for ChatGPT extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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