How to Extract Text from Images in C#

In this tutorial, we delve into the process of using Iron OCR, a free library for optical character recognition (OCR), to extract text from image files. The tutorial begins with the installation of Iron OCR through NuGet Package Manager and proceeds to guide users through writing a program in C#. Key steps include adding the Iron OCR namespace, initializing the IronTesseract class, and passing the image file path to OCR input. The tutorial demonstrates the accuracy of Iron OCR in reading both simple and complex text images, including those with large bodies of text and less-than-ideal conditions such as crinkled, rotated, or skewed pages. The tutorial emphasizes the library's ability to manage various image formats, providing detailed instructions on saving the output as a text file or PDF. The effectiveness of Iron OCR is highlighted, showcasing its ability to accurately read and generate text outputs even from challenging inputs. The tutorial concludes with encouragement to reach out for support if needed, ensuring users can fully leverage the powerful capabilities of Iron OCR.

Further Reading: Read Text from Images with C# OCR