Extract text with OCR
Extract text with OCR
Section titled “Extract text with OCR”OCR (/ocr) turns scans and PDFs into editable text for classical Asian scripts.
Upload and run
Section titled “Upload and run”- Open OCR from Tools.
- Upload a PDF, JPEG, PNG, or WEBP.
- Choose an engine / mode when offered — e.g. Auto, BDRC, or Surya via Dharmamitra MITRA OCR — and script options such as IAST or Wylie where relevant.
- Run OCR and copy or send the result into Translate or your notes.
Vision fallback
Section titled “Vision fallback”When configured, an optional vision-LLM path can help on difficult images if the primary OCR path fails or returns thin output.
- Prefer high-contrast, upright scans.
- Crop to a single column when possible.
- Check rare characters against the Dictionary or the printed source.