pix2text-hotkey

A simple script to recognize formulas, pages, and text from clipboard images.
The recognized content is automatically copied to the clipboard in the appropriate format.

Features

• Formula: Recognizes formulas from images and copies them to the clipboard in LaTeX format.
• Page: Recognizes full pages and copies them to the clipboard in Markdown format.
• Text: Recognizes plain text from images and copies it to the clipboard as plain text.

Shortcuts

• Ctrl + Alt + M: Recognize and copy the formula in LaTeX format.
• Ctrl + Alt + N: Recognize and copy the page in Markdown format.
• Ctrl + Alt + K: Recognize and copy the text in plain text format.

Installation

1. Clone the repository or download the Python script:

   git clone https://github.com/Raffo24/pix2text-hotkey.git
   cd pix2text-hotkey
   

2. Install required dependencies: The script requires several Python libraries. You can install them using the following command:

   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

3. Run the script: Execute the script using Python:

   python pix2text-hotkey.py
   

Usage

1. Capture an image to your clipboard (on windows --> WINDOWS + SHIFT + S).
2. Use the appropriate shortcut to recognize and copy the content in the desired format.
   • Ctrl + Alt + M: Recognize and copy the formula in LaTeX format.
   • Ctrl + Alt + N: Recognize and copy the page in Markdown format.
   • Ctrl + Alt + K: Recognize and copy the text in plain text format.
3. Paste the content where needed.

Example Video

pix2text-outkey.mp4

Dependencies

This script relies on the following Python libraries:

• pix2text (for OCR/HCR functionality)
• Pillow (for handling image data)
• keyboard (for hotkey support)
• pyperclip (for clipboard operations)

You can install them with:

pip install pix2text Pillow keyboard pyperclip