image-ocr

Extract text from JPG, PNG, and WEBP images using Tesseract OCR.

1|Updated Jan 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/puyanguvic/Argis --skill image-ocr-puyanguvic
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Skill: image-ocr
Source: https://github.com/puyanguvic/Argis/tree/main/skillpacks/image-ocr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/puyanguvic/Argis --skill image-ocr-puyanguvic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires pytesseract, Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the extraction of text from image files, converting visual information into machine-readable text.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Extraction: Accurately reads text from various image formats (JPG, PNG, WEBP).
  • Versatile Application: Ideal for processing scanned documents, screenshots, receipts, and forms.
  • Use Case: Automatically extract all text from a scanned PDF invoice to populate a database field.

Quick Start

Use the image-ocr skill to extract text from the image file named 'receipt.png'.

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 a scanned document or screenshot?

To extract text from a scanned document or screenshot, this Skill uses Tesseract OCR via the pytesseract Python library to convert visual image information into machine-readable text. It accurately reads text from various image formats like JPG, PNG, and WEBP.

Can I use pytesseract to process receipts and forms in different languages?

Yes, you can use pytesseract to process receipts and forms. This Skill supports language selection and page segmentation modes, allowing you to accurately extract text from multilingual scanned documents and photos.

Does Tesseract OCR work with WEBP and PNG image files?

Tesseract OCR does work with WEBP and PNG image files. Leveraging the Pillow and pytesseract dependencies, this Skill processes various image formats to accurately extract the embedded text content.

What is the best way to improve OCR accuracy for low quality photos?

The best way to improve OCR accuracy for low quality photos is to use the image preprocessing options included in this Skill. Preprocessing enhances visual clarity before Tesseract extracts the text, ensuring higher accuracy for difficult images.

How do I automate extracting text from image files using Python?

To automate extracting text from image files using Python, this Skill provides scripts that utilize the pytesseract library. It handles image processing and text extraction automatically, converting visual information into a machine-readable text output.