Deploy IronOCR with Azure Functions: Step-by-Step Guide

Curtis Chau

Updated:June 1, 2025

Deploying IronOCR to Azure Functions v3 & v4

The Golden Rule - In Azure Publishing Config, Deploying Azure Functions from Visual Studio: make sure "Run from package file" is NOT checked. See attached Images
Remember that .NET 6 has limited support for image processing on Linux. .NET 5 may be a better choice at present.

Run from package file unchecked

Visual Studio Publish settings

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Curtis Chau holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (Carleton University) and specializes in front-end development with expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, and React. Passionate about crafting intuitive and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces, Curtis enjoys working with modern frameworks and creating well-structured, visually appealing manuals.

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