image-ocr

Extract text from images using OCR engines like Tesseract and EasyOCR.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/buer2233/my_openclaw --skill image-ocr-buer2233
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: image-ocr
Source: https://github.com/buer2233/my_openclaw/tree/main/skills/image-ocr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/buer2233/my_openclaw --skill image-ocr-buer2233

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps you convert images into editable text by leveraging OCR engines such as Tesseract, EasyOCR, PaddleOCR, and cloud services, enabling automated extraction from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Tool selection and preprocessing guidance to maximize OCR accuracy across languages and formats.
  • Multi-engine support including local (Tesseract, EasyOCR, PaddleOCR) and cloud APIs (Google Vision, AWS Textract, Claude Vision) for scalable text extraction from images, receipts, invoices, and PDFs.
  • Post-processing and structuring of extracted text with optional formatting, cleaning, and data extraction for integration into pipelines.

Quick Start

Extract all text from the image.png and return the plain text.

Frequently Asked Questions about image-ocr

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract text from images and scanned documents using OCR?

Extracting text from images involves using OCR engines like Tesseract or EasyOCR to convert visual information from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into searchable text, guided by tool selection and image preprocessing.

What is the best way to preprocess images for accurate text extraction?

The best way to preprocess images for accurate text extraction is to apply specific preprocessing techniques recommended by the OCR engine to optimize visual clarity across various languages and formats before running the extraction.

Can I use cloud services like Google Vision and AWS Textract for OCR instead of local tools?

Yes, you can use cloud services like Google Vision and AWS Textract for OCR. This skill supports both local engines like PaddleOCR and cloud APIs for scalable text extraction from images and PDFs.

Does this OCR skill support text extraction from invoices and receipts?

Yes, this OCR skill supports text extraction from invoices and receipts. It applies multi-engine support and post-processing to produce accurate, structured results from these specific document formats.

How do I clean and structure extracted text for data pipelines?

You can clean and structure extracted text for data pipelines by applying the optional formatting, cleaning, and data extraction post-processing steps provided after the initial OCR conversion is complete.