image-ocr

Extract text from image files using Tesseract OCR.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill image-ocr-ekkus93
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: image-ocr
Source: https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills/tree/main/skills/image-ocr
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill image-ocr-ekkus93

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

OCR converts image-based content into searchable, editable text, saving time from manual transcription.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Extracts text from common image formats (png, jpg, jpeg, tif, tiff) using Tesseract.
  • Supports language selection (default eng) and outputs plain text to a .txt file.
  • Useful for processing receipts, photos, screenshots, and scanned documents.

Quick Start

Provide an input image path to start OCR and return the extracted text to a .txt file.

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 image?▼

To extract text from a scanned image, you need OCR software like Tesseract. This process converts image-based content into searchable, editable text, saving time from manual transcription of photos and scanned documents.

What image formats are supported for image-to-text conversion?▼

Image-to-text conversion supports common formats including png, jpg, jpeg, tif, and tiff. You provide an input image path, and the extracted text is output to a plain text .txt file.

Do I need Tesseract installed to perform OCR on receipts?▼

Yes, you must have Tesseract installed to perform OCR on receipts. This tool applies Tesseract to extract text across Linux and macOS environments where the dependency is available.

Can I extract text from screenshots in languages other than English?▼

Yes, you can extract text from screenshots in other languages by specifying the language parameter. It defaults to English (eng) when a language is not explicitly provided during the OCR process.

What is the best way to process scanned documents into editable text?▼

The best way to process scanned documents into editable text is using Tesseract OCR. It directly parses image files such as receipts and screenshots, outputting the recognized characters into a plain .txt file.