# 🖼 ApexImageReader: Extract Text from Images

ApexImageReader is designed to extract text from images using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Whether you have a URL pointing to an image or a local file path, ApexImageReader provides a straightforward way to convert image content into readable text.

# 🚀 Installation

To use ApexImageReader, import it from the apexify.js library:

# JavaScript

const { ApexImageReader } = require('apexify.js');

# TypeScript

import { ApexImageReader } from 'apexify.js';

# 📸 ApexImageReader: Image Text Extraction

ApexImageReader leverages Tesseract.js to perform OCR and extract text from images. It works with both image URLs and local file paths, making it versatile for various applications.

# 📌 Example Usage

const imageUrl = 'https://example.com/image.png'; // URL or local path to the image

const extractedText = await ApexImageReader(imageUrl);
console.log(extractedText); // Logs the extracted text from the image

# ⚙️ Parameters

Here are the key parameters you can use to customize ApexImageReader:

Parameter	Description	Required	Default Value
`imageURL`	URL or local path of the image to process.	Yes	None

# 🌟 Key Features

# 🏷 Text Extraction

Extracts text from images using OCR technology. Suitable for various image formats.

# 🌐 URL and Local Path Support

Handles both HTTP/HTTPS URLs and local file paths for images.

# 🔄 Automatic OCR Handling

Uses Tesseract.js to recognize and extract text from the image efficiently.

# 🚨 Error Handling

Provides clear error messages in case of issues during processing.

# 📚 How It Works

Provide Image URL or Path: Input the URL or local path of the image from which you want to extract text.
Text Extraction: ApexImageReader uses Tesseract.js to perform OCR and extract text.
Handle Results: Receives the extracted text or an error message if the text extraction fails.

# 🛠 Advanced Usage Example

const imagePath = 'path/to/local/image.png'; // Local path to the image
const extractedText = await ApexImageReader(imagePath);
console.log(extractedText); // JSON representation of the image content

# 📂 Customization Options

Image Source: Can be a URL or a local file path. Ensure local paths are relative to your project's root directory for correct handling.
Error Handling: Provides descriptive error messages for troubleshooting.

# 💡 Note

File Path Handling: The imageURL parameter can be a URL for online images or a local file path. If using a local path, ensure it's relative to the main project directory. The path is treated as path.join(process.cwd(), imageURL) in the code.

💬 Pro Tip: For optimal OCR results, ensure that the image is clear and the text is legible. Poor image quality may affect the accuracy of the text extraction.