Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a JavaScript library that can convert handwritten images into text. I've tried Tesseract.js, but it hasn't given me accurate results for my handwritten notes. I thought about using Pytesseract, but I'm concerned that setting it up might be time-consuming and that costs could add up during deployment. I know there are libraries for things like converting images to PDF, like pdf-lib, but I'm unsure about the accuracy of handwritten OCR. Any suggestions would be super helpful! Thanks a lot!
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It seems like you're looking for a solid handwritten OCR option in JavaScript. While Tesseract.js is the most popular, it does struggle with handwriting, unfortunately. You might want to check out some newer libraries like OCR.space or Google Vision API. They might offer better accuracy for handwritten text, although they can sometimes come with fees depending on usage. Good luck!
It's funny to see a JavaScript question in a Python space! If you're open to it, I've heard that implementing a backend service with a reliable OCR library like Pytesseract might give you better results, even if it's not in your preferred language. Just a thought!
Yeah, I get that! I might consider a backend solution if I can't find a good JS option.
Thanks for sharing those alternatives! I wasn't aware of OCR.space. I'll definitely give it a shot!