Extract Text From Image (OCR)
Read text from an image using Tesseract OCR. Tesseract is an optional dependency — install it once from the Dependencies screen (it is not bundled to keep the installer small).
Overview
Extract Text From Image (OCR) is a no-code automation step in the Image & OCR category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 3 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Read text from an image using Tesseract OCR. Tesseract is an optional dependency — install it once from the Dependencies screen (it is not bundled to keep the installer small).
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image file | file | Required | Example: C:/temp/scan.png Supports variables | |
| Language | string | Optional | eng | Tesseract language code(s), e.g. eng or eng+jpn. |
| Store text in | variable | Required | Example: text |
How to use Extract Text From Image (OCR)
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Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Extract Text From Image (OCR) command from the Image & OCR group onto the canvas.
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Set its parameters in the side panel — Extract Text From Image (OCR) has 3 configurable field(s).
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Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Extract Text From Image (OCR) command do?
Read text from an image using Tesseract OCR. Tesseract is an optional dependency — install it once from the Dependencies screen (it is not bundled to keep the installer small).
Which group does the Extract Text From Image (OCR) command belong to?
Extract Text From Image (OCR) is part of the Image & OCR group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the Extract Text From Image (OCR) command take any parameters?
Yes — Extract Text From Image (OCR) has 3 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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