#online ocr tool

[starvista]

The StarVista Online OCR tool is for converting scanned PDF files that have not been OCR'ed to make them Section 508 Compliant PDFs.

[devangriai]

Use Cases of OCR Translation. Which is the best Image to Text Converter Online?

Learn How Optical Character Recognition Can Make a Difference Discover how OCR with enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and automation is transforming finance, healthcare, logistics, and much more.

OCR Translation helps to read and transform the printed, written, or scribbled characters. The computer alters the image content into machine-encoded texts. This is a subcategory of image recognition. The character recognition application converts a digitized or scanned material into a written document.

In this in-depth write-up, we explore OCR use cases and the uses of OCR Translation technology and common and industry-specific applications that highlight the importance of text extraction. OCR APIs were developed to transcribe text coming from handwritten documents for better interpretation by machines. There are now increasing applications being used across industries.

There are common applications of OCR Translation such as:

Extracting text from scanned documents for digital archiving

Text recognition for images to automate data entry.

Convert readable PDFs into writable formats.

Increase accessibility by converting printed text into digital text for screen readers.

OCR technology improves data accuracy, manages workflows, and increases industry productivity.

 

Common Optical Character Recognition (OCR) applications and use cases

1. Invoice processing

Data extraction: Retrieves invoice numbers, vendor information, amounts, and dates to ensure precise and error-free data capture.

Efficiency boost: It enhances overall efficiency in managing documents through ease of handling and organizing large volumes of documents.

Knowledge management: It assists the organization in better management and exploiting its knowledge assets.

2. Document digitization

Physical to digital conversion: Image to Text Converter Online is used to convert paper-based documents to digital, thus making their handling and storage easier.

Easy access: Makes historic records, contracts, and legal papers easily traceable; hence, access to information will be faster.

Storage needs: It reduces the use of physical storage space contributes to less clutter and saves on the cost of storage.

3. Recover information from forms

Automatic processing of forms: Assists in gathering information fast and accurately through form processing using registration documents, application forms, and survey forms.

Environmental impact: It applies in reducing paper usage toward achieving sustainability since it reduces the carbon footprint of any organization.

Saving time: This accelerates the data entry processes that enable the applications and forms to be processed fast.

Applications in industry: It is useful for the intake forms of patients in hospitals, loan applications in banks, and all application procedures in government offices.

Error Reduction: It greatly diminishes the likelihood of data entry errors. More accurate records are ensured.

4. Making documents searchable

Text scanning: Scanned images and documents are made into searchable text for ease of retrieval.

Improved retrieval: The process improves the location of specific information in big text repositories, saving time and effort.

Documentation management: Organizing files and retrieval in virtual archives enhances efficiency in a firm's operational activities.

OCR Translation technology has enormous potential in all industries. We discussed how OCR enhances data management. Automated digitized documents and invoice processing extract data to enhance document searchability and different forms of image content. 

Organizations can perform data entry from printed papers or data records using OCR as input, including passports, portfolios, financial records, sales receipts, and business cards. 

[anistarrose]

I want to make my posts more accessible, but can't write IDs myself: a guide

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While every image posted online should be accessible in an ideal world, we all know it 1) takes time to learn how to write image descriptions, and 2) is easy to run out of spoons with which to write IDs. And this says nothing of disabilities that make writing them more challenging, if not impossible — especially if you're a person who benefits from IDs yourself.

There are resources for learning how to write them (and if you already know the basics, I'd like to highlight this good advice for avoiding burnout) — but for anyone who cannot write IDs on their original posts at any current or future moment, for any reason, then there are two good options for posting on Tumblr.

1. Crowdsource IDs through the People's Accessibility Discord

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The People's Accessibility Discord is a community that volunteers description-writing (and transcript-writing, translation, etc) for people who can't do so themselves, or feel overwhelmed trying to do so. Invite link here (please let me know if the link breaks!)

The way it works is simple: if you're planning to make an original post — posting art, for example — and don't know how to describe it, you can share the image there first with a request for a description, and someone will likely be able to volunteer one.

The clear upside here (other than being able to get multiple people's input, which is also nice) is that you can do this before making the Tumblr post. By having the description to include in your post from the start, you can guarantee that no inaccessible version of the post will be circulated.

You can also get opinions on whether a post needs to be tagged for flashing or eyestrain — just be able to spoiler tag the image or gif you're posting, if you think it might be a concern. (Also, refer here for info on how to word those tags.)

The server is very chill and focused on helping/answering questions, but if social anxiety is too much of a barrier to joining, or you can't use Discord for whatever reason, then you can instead do the following:

2. Ask for help on Tumblr, and update the post afterwards

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Myself and a lot of other people who describe posts on this site are extra happy to provide a description if OP asks for help with one! This does leave the post inaccessible at first, so to minimize the drawbacks, the best procedure for posting an image you can't fully describe would be as follows:

Create the tumblr post with the most bare-bones description you can manage, no matter how simple (something like "ID: fanart of X character from Y. End ID" or "ID: a watercolor painting. End ID," or literally whatever you can manage)

Use a tool like Google Lens or OCR to extract text if applicable and if you have the energy, even if the text isn't a full image description (ideally also double-check the transcriptions, because they're not always perfect)

Write in the body of the post that you'd appreciate a more detailed description in the notes!

Tag the post as "undescribed" and/or "no id" only if you feel your current, bare-bones description is missing out on a lot of important context

When you post it and someone provides an ID, edit the ID into the original post (don't use read mores, italics, or small text)

Remove the undescribed tag, if applicable. If you're posting original art, you can even replace it with a tag like "accessible art" for visibility!

And congrats! You now have a described post that more people will be able to appreciate, and you should certainly feel free to self-reblog to give a boost to the new version!

[askablindperson]

In what way does alt text serve as an accessibility tool for blind people? Do you use text to speech? I'm having trouble imagining that. I suppose I'm in general not understanding how a blind person might use Tumblr, but I'm particularly interested in the function of alt text.

In short, yes. We use text to speech (among other access technology like braille displays) very frequently to navigate online spaces. Text to speech software specifically designed for blind people are called screen readers, and when use on computers, they enable us to navigate the entire interface using the keyboard instead of the mouse And hear everything on screen, as long as those things are accessible. The same applies for touchscreens on smart phones and tablets, just instead of using keyboard commands, it alters the way touch affect the screen so we hear what we touch before anything actually gets activated. That part is hard to explain via text, but you should be able to find many videos online of blind people demonstrating how they use their phones.

As you may be able to guess, images are not exactly going to be accessible for text to speech software. Blindness screen readers are getting better and better at incorporating OCR (optical character recognition) software to help pick up text in images, and rudimentary AI driven Image descriptions, but they are still nowhere near enough for us to get an accurate understanding of what is in an image the majority of the time without a human made description.

Now I’m not exactly a programmer so the terminology I use might get kind of wonky here, but when you use the alt text feature, the text you write as an image description effectively gets sort of embedded onto the image itself. That way, when a screen reader lands on that image, Instead of having to employ artificial intelligences to make mediocre guesses, it will read out exactly the text you wrote in the alt text section.

Not only that, but the majority of blind people are not completely blind, and usually still have at least some amount of residual vision. So there are many blind people who may not have access to a screen reader, but who may struggle to visually interpret what is in an image without being able to click the alt text button and read a description. Plus, it benefits folks with visual processing disorders as well, where their visual acuity might be fine, but their brain’s ability to interpret what they are seeing is not. Being able to click the alt text icon in the corner of an image and read a text description Can help that person better interpret what they are seeing in the image, too.

Granted, in most cases, typing out an image description in the body of the post instead of in the alt text section often works just as well, so that is also an option. But there are many other posts in my image descriptions tag that go over the pros and cons of that, so I won’t digress into it here.

Utilizing alt text or any kind of image description on all of your social media posts that contain images is single-handedly one of the simplest and most effective things you can do to directly help blind people, even if you don’t know any blind people, and even if you think no blind people would be following you. There are more of us than you might think, and we have just as many varied interests and hobbies and beliefs as everyone else, so where there are people, there will also be blind people. We don’t only hang out in spaces to talk exclusively about blindness, we also hang out in fashion Facebook groups and tech subreddits and political Twitter hashtags and gaming related discord servers and on and on and on. Even if you don’t think a blind person would follow you, You can’t know that for sure, and adding image descriptions is one of the most effective ways to accommodate us even if you don’t know we’re there.

I hope this helps give you a clearer understanding of just how important alt text and image descriptions as a whole are for blind accessibility, and how we make use of those tools when they are available.

[sgdlr-asdfghjkl]

Link Click Musical Masterlist 🔍🌟

#��乐剧时光代理人# <- 'Time Agents Musical' main tag, pictures tab - shows majority of stage pictures in chronological order, updates from official Encore Musicals show up here too.

Tips: 1) Visit the OP's profiles! They usually post more than the one photo you can see in a thumbnail. And it's easier to browse & save pics through the profile.

2) Even though you can scroll the pics tab indefinitely, without a weibo account you won't be able to easily access older posts, as they'll get buried under the user's newer posts (there's a roundabout way mentioned in my guide). So I recommend to visit this tag frequently, if you wanna be sure nothing is hidden away 🔍 Daily or once in a 2-3 days will be enough imo, it's not very crowded tag ^^

3) Video tab under main musical tag is no longer accessible due to a weibo update. For videos you can check videos tab under the individual actors' tag. You can scroll these indefinitely.

接着奏乐接着舞Musicals (Encore Musicals) <- official profile of a theatre that runs LC stage, they post the cast schedules, photos/behind the scenes clips, whenever new actor debuts, there's a special guests or a cast member has a birthday. They also report when an actor goes on a health break. Tip: all LC actors can be found in the pinned post (you'd need OCR 'image-text' tool to copy their names from pics though)

Encore Musicals Bilibili account <- theatre's official profile on a major cn video-sharing platform (more bts clips)

校医来啦 <- profile of a chief producer of LC Musical, Chen Xiaoyi

兮兮兮辞_ <- profile of an executive producer of LC musical

Metablue赛博蓝 <- bilibili of a music producer, she did videos about working on LC musical songs

🌟Actors

✨cast visuals promotional photos here✨

their personal weibo profile & actor specific hashtag (supertopic aka 'diamond tag', you find the most stuff here)

actors who graduated from the cast and no longer perform in LC are crossed out

Lu Guang

Wang Minhui - @王敏辉Black 王敏辉

Wu Yihan - @音乐剧演员吴以瀚 音乐剧演员吴以瀚

Guo Hongxu - @郭虹旭_GHX 郭虹旭

Du Guangyi - @杜光禕 杜光祎

Zhu Hanbin - @Keb_朱涵彬 朱涵彬

Yin Haolun - @殷浩倫Monster 殷浩伦

Yang Haoran - @杨浩然hh 杨浩然hr

Li Yuyan - @是李玉言 李玉言

Qiu Junyang - @QQ-邱俊阳 邱俊阳

Wang Zhiwei - @王智威Aoki ​​​ 王智威Aoki

Cheng Xiaoshi

Cai Qi - @超级蔡淇 超级蔡淇

Shu Rongbo - @舒荣波-Bobi 舒荣波

Ji Xiaokun - @原来是纪晓坤啊 纪晓坤

Teng Chunpeng - @滕春鹏tcp 滕春鹏 (heel injury pic is the only post on his profile >< just visit the tag)

Ding Xingchen - @D丁星辰 丁星辰

Cao Muzhi - @曺牧之 曹牧之

Bai Zhuoming - @丿日亻卓钅名 白倬铭

Wang Yifei - @王逸飞_V 王逸飞

Jing Yanqiao - @井彦乔JING_ 井彦乔

Guo Hongxu - yes, he plays both

Chen Kai - @_陈楷 陈楷

Zhang Jiahao - @张嘉豪music 演员张嘉豪

Jiang Yizhe - @姜义哲想逃跑 音乐剧演员姜义哲  

Qiao Ling

Cai Lu - @蔡璐_Katherine 蔡璐

Deng Xianling - @邓贤凌邓阿凌 邓贤凌

Wu Hanglu - @吴杭律 吴杭律

Feng Xinyao - @冯鑫垚smile 冯鑫垚

Qiang Dongyue - @嘀嗒_强东玥 强东玥

Zuo Yiping - @左一平儿 左一平

Qian Anqi - @钱安琪麦麦 钱安琪

Yan Lehuang - @闫乐湟乐乐 闫乐湟

Lu Hongbin/Chen Xiao

Zhang Jiahao - he also has 2 roles

Li Zexi - @李泽熙Zenith 李泽熙

Xu Fangxing - @阿星-许放星 许放星

Zhi Bowen - @智小少总是不靠谱 智博闻

Zhou Bobo - @就叫我波波好了 周波波波波波

Zhang Zhiwei - @张智伟_

Song Yuanming - @教练 我zen勒想打球！ 宋元明

Gaoer Jinbaoyin - @高尔金宝音 高尔金宝音

Lin Zhen/Chen Xiao's mom

Hong Guo - @红果其实是洪果 音乐剧演员洪果

Liao Jingyuan - @廖婧媛LJY 廖婧媛

Guo Zhenyan - @郭珍艳Miki 郭珍艳

En Yu - @恩妤Ura

Shen Tian - @音乐剧演员沈恬 音乐剧演员沈恬

Yu Mengying - @于梦滢yummy 于梦滢

Zhu Jiayan - @朱佳艳Rio 朱佳艳

Zhang Ruishu - @_张睿姝_

Zou Ziyue - @-Zou醉是子月 邹子月

A few actors for supporting cast don't have a tag bc they seem to be newbie actors and/or have very small online presence

Tips: 1) Without a weibo account you can scroll through the actor's tag only up to abt 45 most recent posts. The actors perform in multiple plays (duh) so non-LC photos will show up too.

2) Imo the most optimal method, so the limits won't stop you is: go to the main 'LC musical' tag and see what's new. Check schedule for the cast lineup in a recent performance. Go to the actors' tags to see what's new.

3) Sometimes there are 2 performances on a same day, with different actors. So don't be surprised if you find mixed lineups under one date.

4) Mostly QL and Lin Zhen's actresses post behind the scenes photos on their personal profiles. Don't bother looking up the guys accounts, unless it's a holiday or their b-day >< From what I remember, only Wu Yihan posts abt his cat. Zhang Jiahao and Zhou Bobo post selfies sometimes. Ji Xiaokun posts his own photography (he's good!).

5) Google translate, however broken, is enough to translate the captions, so use it for context✨Ppl sometimes give their reviews titled 'repos' from the stage they've seen 🙏

6) You'll find more musical related clips under the actor's tag, than in 'LC musical' main tag. It's usually in an actor's fancam, but not always. Useful when you like an actor or there was a particular moment you want to see from a different angle🌟👌

7) The clips tab (one in the middle) under the actor's tag has no time limited access. You can browse and watch the videos without issues!

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I'll try to add missing tags when the actors debut 💪 And if you find any mistakes or a broken links, please let me know 🙏

OKAY that's all I have🎉

[vanesa]

How I Customize Windows and Android

Windows: Rainmeter

Rainmeter Skins

Rainmeter | Deviantart

r/Rainmeter

Rainmeter is where I get nifty desktop widgets (skins). There are a ton of skins online and you can spend hours just getting caught up in customizing. There are clocks, disk information, music visualizers, weather widgets*, and more.

I get most of my skins from the links I posted, but they are by no means the only resources for Rainmeter skins. r/Rainmeter and Deviantart have some awesome inspiration.

This is what my desktop looks like right now:

Dock: Dock 2 v1.5

Icons: icons8 - this is probably the best free resource for icons I know of

"Good Evening [name]": Simple Clean

Clock: Simplony

* Note about weather widgets: Older Rainmeter skins that use old weather APIs will likely not work. The Rainmeter forums has information with lists of weather skins that do work.

Windows: Useful Things for Workflow

Flow Launcher - this is basically a search bar, app launcher, and even easy-access terminal all in one. The default hotkey is Alt+Space. I use this almost primarily to do quick calculations. There are a ton of plugins and I've barely scratched the surface with how I use it.

ShareX - This is my screenshot tool and I love it. Admittedly, I find it difficult to configure, but once I had it set up, I didn't really have to adjust it. You can create custom hotkeys to screenshot your entire screen, or to select your screen, or even use OCR. This has saved me a ton of time copying over text in images and making it searchable.

Bonus - Get Rid of Windows Web Search in the Start Menu: If you're comfortable with editing your registry, and you want to get rid of the pesky web results in Windows search, this fix is what I used to get rid of it.

Android: Nova Launcher

This is my main Android launcher that I've been using for almost as long as I've owned a smartphone, and it's super customizable. The best part is that it's free with no ads, and you can purchase premium at a one-time cost.

The main things I use it for are app drawer tabs, renaming apps, hiding apps, and changing the icons.

I've had premium for so long that I've forgotten what the features were, but looking at the website, the one feature I use is app folders.

This is what my phone homescreen and app drawers look like:

Time/Weather: Breezy Weather

Calendar: Month: Calendar Widget (I got this on sale for like 30 cents once but there are a plethora of good calendar apps out there)

Icons: Whicons - White Icon Pack

Advanced Customization

Further things to enhance your customization experience to look into include:

Flashing a custom Android ROM (e.g. LineageOS)

Give up on Windows & install Linux instead (Ubuntu is a good one to start with)

Android app modification: ReVanced apps (includes Tumblr), Distraction Free Instagram

Miscellaneous notes under the cut:

None of these links are affiliate links. These are all tools I happen to use on a daily basis and I'm not being paid to promote them.

Install Rainmeter skins and programs I recommend at your own risk. Before altering Windows, such as editing the registry, make sure you have everything backed up.

The Windows web search fix works on my Windows 11 machine. I don't know if it works for Windows 10, but I do know I was able to disable it in Windows 10 at some point, so your mileage may vary.

Install non-Play Store apps at your own risk. (Although in my opinion, open source APKs are less sketchy than some apps on the Play Store...) Always check where you're downloading APKs form!

The wallpaper for my desktop and phone are custom wallpapers I made myself.

(At the request of @christ-chan-official)

[fritterpaws437]

if anyone wants it, i just put the shadow cry novel through google keep [ocr]

formatting is wack but i might use it for reference later

[istherewifiinhell]

my blog title is useful so i dont ever have to angry post about it any time i go to angry post about i can see my blog title and its like. oh right. everyone knows.

but maybe what you dont know is this

imagetotext.info

enjoy

[problemnyatic]

adding alt text to screenshots of text is easy and you should always be doing it no matter what btw.

"but tumblr user problemnyatic, I'm on mobile! I can't copy paste the tags, or whatever it is I'm posting an image of!" ok here.

now go along and make the internet a more accessible place forever thank you goodbye

[onlineocrtool]

For Scanned Letters and General Purpose OCR

The StarVista Online OCR tool is for converting scanned PDF files that have not been OCR’ed to make them Section 508 Compliant PDFs.

[starvista]

Free Online OCR Tool

[seekscholarship]

Best tools convert image to text 

There are several tools available online that can convert images to text: 

Image to Text Converter1: This free online OCR tool converts images into text with 100% accuracy using optical character recognition (OCR) technology. It supports multiple languages and various image formats. 

FreeConvert2: This tool uses AI-based Tesseract OCR engine to extract text from images. It supports multiple languages and image formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP. 

FreeOCR, SimpleOCR, Easy Screen OCR, Capture2Text, A9t9, Adobe Scan, Office Lens, English OCR3: These are some of the best free OCR software apps to convert images to text. 

JPG to TEXT Converter4: This tool can convert JPG images to text online at high quality. 

Remember to choose the tool that best fits your needs, considering factors such as the image quality, language, and format. 

[mattriffle47]

2024's Finest: The Top 6 eSignature Software for Seamless Online Document Signing

Introduction:

In the fast-paced digital landscape of 2024, the way we conduct business and handle official paperwork has evolved significantly. The days of traditional ink-on-paper signatures are dwindling, making way for the era of electronic signatures. From signing contracts to validating legal documents, the world of eSignature software has become a pivotal aspect of modern business operations. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the top 6 eSignature software that are reshaping the landscape of online document signing, offering seamless experiences and advanced features that set them apart in 2024. SimpliciSign: Streamlining eDocument Signing with Precision SimpliciSign joins the ranks of the top eSignature software by offering precision and efficiency in eDocument signing. Explore the features that make SimpliciSign stand out, including its seamless integration capabilities and user-friendly interface. With SimpliciSign, experience a streamlined approach to electronic signatures that enhances your overall document signing process. SimpliciSign offers cheapest rates in the market of eSignature softwares. Free Trial is also available. SimpliciSign has features like: -With the subscription of : $4.99 per user /month + $0.50/per invite, Unlimited once you are billed $35 in a month. 

-Biometric Authentication-Optical Character Recognition(OCR) -Multi-signing Capability-Overlay Forms-Assign Sign Order-Fully Legal Binding Agreements DocuSign: Pioneering Excellence in eSignature Technology DocuSign, a pioneer in the eSignature industry, has maintained its prominent role as a key player for an extended period. Delve into the reasons behind DocuSign's leadership in the electronic signatures sector, exploring its intuitive interface and cutting-edge features that have firmly established its reputation. With a focus on robust security measures and seamless compatibility across diverse document types, businesses globally place their trust in DocuSign to fulfill their online document signing requirements. Key features of DocuSign: -Pricing Starts from $15 /month -Global Reach-Workflow Automation-Integration Adobe Sign: Unleashing the Power of Digital Signatures Adobe Sign harnesses the influence of the renowned Adobe brand in the realm of eSignatures. Immerse yourself in the realm of digital signatures and uncover how Adobe Sign seamlessly merges with widely-used document creation tools such as Adobe Acrobat. Discover the distinctive attributes that position Adobe Sign as a premier option for those seeking to enhance their online document signing journey, seamlessly combining convenience with the reliability associated with Adobe's trusted name in the industry of eSignatures. Key features of Adobe Sign: -Plans start from $22.99/month -Integration with Adobe Products-Mobile Accessibility-Compliance

Dropbox/HelloSign: Simplifying Signatures for Modern Businesses In the pursuit of a straightforward approach without sacrificing functionality, HelloSign stands out as a leading choice. This eSignature application prioritizes user-friendly interfaces and intuitive workflows, catering to businesses of varying sizes. Delve into how HelloSign simplifies the electronic signing process for contracts and legal documents, highlighting its commitment to efficiency and delivering a seamless and hassle-free signing experience. Key features of Dropbox/HelloSign: -Plans start from $19.99/month -User-Friendly API-Team Collaboration-Audit Trail

SignEasy: Redefining Convenience in Online Document Signing

SignEasy has established itself as a niche player by placing a premium on convenience. Explore the distinctive features that position SignEasy as a standout option for individuals and businesses in search of a direct solution for electronic signatures. With its design optimized for mobile use and seamless integrations with well-known cloud storage platforms, SignEasy is reshaping our approach to online document signing in the digital age. Key features of SignEasy: -Pricing Starts from $20 per user/month -Cross-Platform Availability:-Offline Signing-Intuitive Interface OneSpan Sign: Elevating Security in the eSignature Landscape

In the domain of electronic signatures, prioritizing security is of utmost importance, and OneSpan Sign excels in this regard. Investigate how this eSignature application incorporates advanced security measures to guarantee the integrity and authenticity of each digital signature. From robust encryption to multi-factor authentication, uncover the reasons why organizations opt for OneSpan Sign when emphasizing the highest standards of security in their processes for online document signing. Key features of SignEasy: -Professional Plan starts with $22 Per User/month -Advanced Security Features-Compliance-Mobile Capabilities

Conclusion:As we navigate the dynamic landscape of 2024, the demand for efficient, secure, and user-friendly eSignature software continues to rise. From the pioneering technology of SimpliciSign to the simplicity of HelloSign and the security-focused approach of OneSpan Sign, these top 6 eSignature software are leading the way in reshaping how we sign contracts and legal documents electronically. Embrace the future of online document signing with these innovative solutions, and stay ahead of the curve in 2024.

[brehaaorgana]

I speak a little Chinese so I joined to make myself practice and everyone's super friendly. I had like, 99 comments within a day.

I've been trying to help Americans get the right info for learning Chinese over there bc I keep seeing people mention Duolingo and I'm like no no no.... Not Duolingo!!

The following are my favorite online resources for learning Chinese. Most apps have some free trial stuff at the very least, and there WILL be sales for Chinese New Year's!

PLECO DICTIONARY APP!!!! it's FREE and the free stuff is REALLY REALLY GOOD. but if you are serious about learning Chinese buy the basic essentials bundle, it's like $30 USD and you can import PDFs in Chinese and look up words from there, make flashcards, read graded Chinese readers using the PDF reader, it has a live OCR for lookups, you can use it to overlay on your screen...it just has a lot of fantastic tools in that bundle and is worth every penny. It's just very very very good.

Super Chinese or Hello Chinese >>>> Duolingo

Ninchanese is also ok, and they have a dedicated grammar app, and also Train Chinese. But the above two are the absolute best.

Chinese Guru for character (hanzi) flashcards for practicing writing/tones/speaking/listening > skritter. Chinese guru is free with pay to download certain flashcards BUT you can buy a cheap lifetime subscription, UNLIKE skritter, which is a monthly subscription and waaayyy more expensive.

DuChinese has regular freebies, the rest is subscription (can purchase lifetime). This is an EXCELLENT app/website for learning to read Chinese. None of it is AI generated, it's all genuinely written material by skill level.

Immersive Chinese. I think some free trial stuff but buying all the audio was like...$14. it's a good app for teaching you a lot of basic phrases you then shadow (repeat).

Online resources:

https://heavenlypath.notion.site/ bar none this website has a GREAT resource list for learning to read Chinese like....specifically it's great resources for reading Chinese and teaching yourself to read (don't underestimate the dedication of danmei fandom lol.) the discord is also really fantastic and helpful. I would list a ton of websites out but it's easier to just point to here.

Idk I'm kind of excited it's always hard to keep studying a language if you're not around other people using it or learning it. :)

Okay so I got Rednote because I heard about the whole migration thing and I never bothered to sign up before, and the cultural exchange has just been really fascinating

[centrally-unplanned]

Heya kinda random question but I’ve been looking into getting a Czur scanner to scan books with but I’m not sure if they’re actually much good, I found your post from a little while back about it. Was the scanner much good in the end?

That depends on what you want to achieve! For me, it has been not-very-useful because I wanted to create high-quality "archival" copies of things that have art in them. I wanted to do that non-destructively, and I am very happy I bought the Czur because it taught me to give up on that foolish dream. Debind your books, cut your magazines, scan that stuff on a flatbed. That is what I do now - if you want the same (check out my Fanroad scans for examples) skip the steps I went through and go right to the flatbed. Czur will not get the quality of a true flatbed scanner and the people saying it will (as you see sometimes online) are wrong.

However, the other use I have for the scanner is translation - I am not archiving something, I just take photos so I can OCR the japanese text for exploratory machine translation or easier-done human translation. For this job it does fine, it makes perfectly readable text. For me, it probably wasn't worth the money because I am often working with like handwritten documents with weird coloring and stuff and the quality isnt 100% ideal, and other times it is just a normal short magazine article and I could use a phone on a mount with a ring light or w/e. But if I was scanning a bunch of 300 page printed books in English for digitizing them so they can be read as text (as opposed preserved as "art"), it is much faster and perfectly effective at the job. For that use case it is a great tool, assuming spending a few hundred bucks is no big deal to you given expected usage.