TopOCR's Image Processing Functions

TopOCR can perform its basic operations completely automatically, but is also equipped with a complete document image processing system for manual processing of images. This system is easy to use and is accessible from the Image Menu on the Image Window.

* Colors - convert image to different pixel depths
* Rotate - rotate an image
* Brightness - change image brightness
* Contrast - change image contrast
* Invert - inverts pixel color
* Scale - smart Scaling based on pixel depth
* Binarize - smart and fast adaptive binarizer with optional Contrast Enhancement and adjustable AutoCropping/Background Removal
* Despeckle - removes noise from an image
* Sharpen - reduces image blur
* "Image Smoothing" for text Edge Enhancement
* Deskew - straightens skewed images
* Straighten Lines - straightens curved or skewed text lines
* Histogram - shows global light information from image
* Exif Info - information from jpeg file
* Formats - .GIF, .PNG, .JPG, .BMP, .TIF, .PDF, .EPS, .PCX, and more
* Document Layout Analysis performed before OCR
* DirectShow/UVC Camera Interface
* Drag and drop image files from any directory
* Use your mouse to crop images or select sub region
* Automatically corrects page orientation (AutoRotation)
* Background Equalizer
* Resolution Enhancement for images with smaller text
* Status bar displays cursor coordinates to aid in measuring text