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Extract text from an image using OCR.
Add it to a process
In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Extract text from image under Document Processing › OCR, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.
Fields
| Field | Required | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| File path | Yes | Enter the file path, or use a variable such as {folder::desktop::path}\file.txt. |
| Variable | Yes | Name of the variable where the result will be stored |
What it gives back
{variable}
See all Document Processing steps.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| File not found | The file does not exist |
| OCR failed | Could not extract text from the file |
Tips
- Performs optical character recognition on images and scanned documents