How to Install Tesseract on Windows

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Installing Tesseract on Windows involves a few steps, but it's quite straightforward.

1. Download Tesseract Executable:

First, you need to download the Tesseract executable file for Windows. You can find the installer on the Tesseract at UB Mannheim. This page offers a Windows installer created and maintained by the University of Mannheim, Germany.

2. Run the Installer:

Once the executable file is downloaded:

• Double-click on it to start the installation process.

• Follow the on-screen instructions. It's recommended to choose the option to add Tesseract to the system PATH, as this makes it easier to run Tesseract from the command line.

• Select the components you wish to install. For most users, the default components are sufficient.

3. Language Data Files:

During installation, you'll have the option to select additional language data files. Make sure to select the languages you need for OCR. English is included by default.

4. Confirm Installation:

To confirm that Tesseract has been installed correctly:

• Open Command Prompt (cmd).

• Type tesseract -v or tesseract --version and press Enter. This should display the version of Tesseract installed on your system.