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AtticusGrove
May 26, 2025Iron Contributor
Look for a safe image to text converter for extracting text from pictures
My client sent me dozens of project details with screenshots and I have to extract text from images manually. It could be really boring and time consuming for copy and paste. I tested a few online an...
Zachariahh
May 26, 2025Iron Contributor
Disadvantages of OneNote for OCR if You are want to get a best image to text converter:
- Not super accurate on tricky images: If your picture has a lot of clutter, handwriting, or is blurry, OneNote’s OCR can struggle. It might miss some words or mess up the formatting, which is frustrating if you need clean, precise text.
- Limited to simple, clean images: It works best with clear, high-contrast, printed text. For complex layouts or stylized fonts, the results can be hit or miss.
- No batch processing: If you have a bunch of images to convert, you’ve got to do them one by one. That’s a pain if you’re trying to save time or process large volumes.
- Manual cleanup needed: Sometimes, the extracted text isn’t perfect—extra spaces, line breaks, or formatting glitches. You’ll need to spend time fixing it manually.
- No advanced features: Unlike some dedicated image to text converter tools, OneNote doesn’t offer options to tweak recognition settings or improve accuracy beyond basic functionality.
I’ve used OneNote for quick snippets or when I don’t need perfection. It’s super handy for casual stuff — like copying a menu or a short note from an image. But if I need high-precision text extraction (say, for a scanned document or a complex diagram), I’ve noticed it’s hit or miss. Sometimes I have to try a few times or use a more dedicated OCR app for better accuracy.