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  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 16, 2012
  • December 29, 2017

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This app uses optical character recognition (OCR) to convert images of text into editable digital text. For best results, ensure images are well-lit, cropped precisely to the text, and clear of blur or distortion. You can also process images transferred from other devices.

Image to text conversion
Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
Supports transferred images
Clear character recognition
Precise text cropping
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What's New in English OCR

2.4

December 29, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. - iOS 11 compliance

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User reviews

Hilariously bad

I used a screen shot from a forum using the most legible text possible, i simply wanted a url. Almost every character is wrong, mistaking https as mpszl. Don’t bother with it.

Not impressed!

Got mostly gibberish

Just cannot get this app to work.

It takes photo then does nothing.
If I use an image from my library - still nothing happens.
I’d like to know how those 5 star reviews were able to use it.

Not accurate- requires user framing text to function

It is highly inaccurate without a well cropped frame, requiring user intervention to get 90% accuracy.

Response from developer

That is true, thank you

Total rubbish

Tried this as an alternative to Rocketbook app. Also tried on plain paper. It created total gibberish. Rocketbook worked far better. Avoid

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FAQ

What does this app do?

This application utilizes optical character recognition (OCR) technology to transform images containing text into editable digital text. It allows you to extract written content from pictures, making it searchable and modifiable.

How can I get the best results from the OCR?

For optimal results, ensure your pictures are taken in bright environments, cropped precisely to include only the target text, and are clear without any blurring or ghosting. Avoid deep folds in documents as the engine recognizes all content within the cropped area.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is available for free. The only difference between this version and the Pro version is the presence of advertising in the Pro version.

Can I use images from other devices?

Absolutely. You can transfer pictures from other devices such as scanners, computers, or digital cameras to your device and then use this app to recognize the text within those images.

What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include digitizing text from physical documents, extracting information from signs or labels, converting scanned pages into editable documents, and saving time by avoiding manual retyping of text from images.