Extension can get text from image using OCR engine
GeText - Grab Text from Images Using OCR
GeText is a high-functioning OCR tool for Chrome. This extension aids in extracting text from images or current web pages, making it ideal for developers who require copying codes from tutorials. With an easy to use cropping tool, GeText makes grabbing text a breeze. Additional features include draggable popups, dark and light mode options, and assigned shortcut keys for easier access.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
Size: 1.43M
Email: ch*****@gmail.com
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Extension summary
It allows to grab Text from any image or current web page by cropping required context, its like a Image Reader help you easily get words out of any image.
Many developers are struggling while writing code from tutorials, using this can get any code from on it, As a developer you don't always find code in text format.
Instructions to Use
- Click on Browser icon
- Crop what you want
- Automatically it trigger to get code or text from the right side popup
- Copy and close it
Version 3.0: Bugs fixed, Draggable popup Dark and light modes are added, Escape to close extension popup,
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Pros
- Works most of the time
- Some good features could enhance usability
- Customizable buttons would be beneficial
Cons
- Often doesn't work or is unreliable
- Does not auto-detect language or offer translations
- Bug causing the box to stay on the website
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work
- Bug issues
- Suggestions for more features
User reviews
Works, but might let the box stay on the website (bug).
Also, it doesn't auto-detect the language of the text, and doesn't offer to translate it, which could be very helpful.
not working
It sadly no longer works
Extension safety
Risk impact
GeText requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
GeText has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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