Pix2Text

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Pix2Text is an open-source Python tool that converts images into Markdown format. It recognizes layouts, tables, math formulas (LaTeX), and text in images, supporting over 80 languages.

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Pricing

Open Source · Free

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is Pix2Text?

Pix2Text (P2T) is a free and open-source Python3 tool designed to convert visual content from images into Markdown format. It serves as an alternative to tools like Mathpix, offering core functionalities such as recognizing layouts, tables, images, text, and mathematical formulas. P2T can also convert entire PDF files, including scanned images, into Markdown. The tool integrates various models for layout analysis, table recognition, and mathematical formula detection and recognition. It supports over 80 languages for text recognition, utilizing CnOCR for English and Simplified Chinese, and EasyOCR for other languages. An online web service and demo are also available for users not familiar with Python.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and content creators who need to digitize visual content, extract data from images, and convert complex documents into editable Markdown. Especially valuable for academic professionals and students working with mathematical formulas and structured data in images.

Common actions

convert image to text

recognize math formulas

extract data from tables

convert PDF to Markdown

analyze document layout

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Capabilities

Key features

Image to Markdown conversion
Layout analysis
Table recognition
Math formula detection
Text recognition (80+ languages)
PDF to Markdown conversion
Python3 toolkit

Target Audience

developercontent creatorstudentwriter

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source · Free

Free

FAQs

What types of content can Pix2Text recognize from images?

Pix2Text can recognize layouts, tables, text, and mathematical formulas (LaTeX) from images. It integrates these elements into a structured Markdown format, making it suitable for various document conversion needs.

Does Pix2Text support multiple languages for text recognition?

Yes, Pix2Text supports over 80 languages for text recognition. It uses CnOCR for English and Simplified Chinese, and EasyOCR for other languages, providing broad linguistic coverage for diverse users.

Is there a free online version of Pix2Text available?

Yes, Pix2Text offers a free online web service with a daily limit of 10,000 characters per account. There is also an online demo available, though it may operate on lower hardware specifications and be slower.

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