Image to Text
Extract text and descriptions from images using AI
What does this node do?
The Image to Text node uses AI vision models to analyze images and extract text, descriptions, or structured data. It can read text from images (OCR), describe image contents, or answer questions about images.
Common uses:
- Extract text from screenshots or documents
- Generate image descriptions for accessibility
- Analyze product images
- Extract data from charts or infographics
Quick setup
Add the Image to Text node
Find it in AI Nodes → Image to Text
Provide the image
URLs or File Inputs
Write your prompt
Tell the AI what to extract or describe
Configuration
Required fields
image string required The image to analyze.
Formats:
- URL:
https://example.com/image.jpg
prompt string required Instructions for what to extract or describe.
Examples:
- “Extract all text from this image”
- “Describe this product image in detail”
- “What brand logos are visible?”
- “Read the chart and provide the data”
Output
{
"response": "The image shows a receipt from Acme Store dated January 15, 2024. Items: Coffee $4.50, Sandwich $8.99. Total: $13.49.",
"confidence": 0.95
}Examples
OCR - Extract text
Prompt: “Extract all text from this image exactly as it appears”
Product description
Prompt: “Describe this product for an e-commerce listing. Include color, material, and key features.”
Chart data extraction
Prompt: “Read the data from this bar chart and return as JSON with labels and values.”