n8n-nodes-image-ocr
v1.0.1
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Extract text from images (JPG, PNG, WebP) using OCR powered by PDF API Hub
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n8n-nodes-image-ocr
Extract text from images (JPG, PNG, WebP) using OCR — with preprocessing options for best accuracy.
This is an n8n community node powered by PDF API Hub.
🚀 Install
- Go to Settings → Community Nodes in n8n
- Enter
n8n-nodes-image-ocr - Click Install
🔑 Setup
Sign up at pdfapihub.com → copy your API key → add to n8n credentials.
✨ Features
| Parameter | Description |
|-----------|-------------|
| Input Type | URL, Base64, or Binary file |
| Language | English, Portuguese, Russian — combinable with + |
| Detail Level | Text or Words (with bounding boxes) |
| Output Format | JSON or plain Text |
Advanced Options
| Option | Description | |--------|-------------| | Threshold | Binarization threshold (0–255) for better contrast | | Grayscale | Convert to grayscale before OCR | | Sharpen | Sharpen image for clearer text | | Resize Scale | Scale image up (0–4×) for tiny text | | Character Whitelist | Restrict recognized characters | | PSM / OEM | Page segmentation and engine modes |
💡 Use Cases
- Business cards — extract contact info from photos
- Whiteboard capture — digitize meeting notes from photos
- Screenshots — extract text from app screenshots
- Product labels — read text from product images
