Hey everyone, I’m trying to set up an automated workflow in Zapier to extract text from images. But I’m running into some issues. Here’s what’s bugging me:
Can’t find a good OCR tool in Zapier
The OCR process isn’t working as expected
I’ve used ChatGPT for OCR before, but it doesn’t seem to work in Zapier. Is this normal?
I’ve tried a few OCR apps in Zapier, but nothing’s really clicked. The pricing for some tools like Nanonets is confusing too. I’m just testing things out, so it’s frustrating to make so little progress.
Should I try n8n instead? Or am I missing something in Zapier? It seems like most Zapier apps need payment, which is fine, but it’s tiring to keep trying new ones that don’t work out.
I’ve been in your shoes, Nate. OCR in Zapier can be tricky. From my experience, the built-in OCR options are limited, and that’s why many users turn to external services.
Have you tried Zapier’s integration with Google Cloud Vision? It’s been reliable for me, though it does require a Google Cloud account. The setup can be a bit technical, but once it’s running, it’s pretty smooth.
Another option I’ve had success with is using Zapier’s webhooks to connect to a custom OCR API. This gives you more flexibility, but it does require some coding knowledge.
If you’re open to alternatives, I’ve found Integromat (now Make) to have better native OCR capabilities. It might be worth exploring if Zapier isn’t meeting your needs.
Don’t get discouraged. OCR automation can be complex, but once you find the right solution, it’s incredibly powerful.
I’ve encountered similar challenges with OCR in Zapier. One solution that worked well for me was integrating Tesseract OCR via a custom Python script. It requires setting up a small server to host the script, but it’s free and quite accurate.
For a simpler approach, you might want to look into the Cloudmersive OCR API integration. It offers a decent free tier and integrates smoothly with Zapier. The setup is straightforward, and you can get started without much technical knowledge.
If you’re still hitting roadblocks, consider exploring Automate.io as an alternative to Zapier. Their OCR capabilities are more robust out of the box, and they offer a generous free plan for testing.
Remember, OCR technology is constantly evolving, so it might take some trial and error to find the right fit for your specific needs.
Yo nate, i feel ya. zapier’s ocr game can be weak. have u looked into using microsoft’s cognitive services? they got an ocr api thats pretty solid. might need to use a webhook, but its worth checkin out. dont give up bro, u got this!