An extension that uses OCR to convert a image to Pinyin

Latest Version

Version
1.2
Update
June 25, 2023
Size
2.57MiB
Developer
Category
Users
489
Rating
3 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
中文 (简体)
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Permissions
Storage
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Pinyin OCR Extension

Feature

・Scan Chinese from Image.
・Scan any text in pages.
・Display pinyin for Chinese.
・Display translation in English
・Select any language text to convert Chinese

Source Code

・Backend
https://github.com/Nekodigi/pinyin-ocr-backend
・Frontend
https://github.com/Nekodigi/pinyin-ocr-frontend
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Pinyin OCR", "description": "An extension that uses OCR to convert a image to Pinyin", "version": "1.2", "action": { "default_icon": "icon.png", "default_popup": "popup.html" }, "icons": { "16": "icon.png", "32": "icon.png", "48": "icon.png", "128": "icon128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["js/background.js"] } ], "permissions": ["storage"], "host_permissions": ["https://github-readme-stats.vercel.app/*"]}
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How to download and manually install Pinyin OCR extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Pinyin OCR extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Pinyin OCR extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Pinyin OCR extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Pinyin OCR extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR extension file

Select and download the Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR 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 Pinyin OCR extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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