OCR (Tesseract)

Michael Totschnig | Graphics

8 Downloads 17 Views v2.4 13.65 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

OCR (Tesseract) is a graphics application developed by Michael Totschnig, packaged as a single Android APK of version 2.4 weighing in at 13.65 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 13.65 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Michael Totschnig" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

This app bundles OCR functionality (based on Tesseract) that can be called from other apps via Intents. It listens for Intents with action "org.totschnig.ocr.action.RECOGNIZE" and expects an Uri pointing to a JPEG file as data. The recognized text is passed back in the extra "result" as an object of a parcelable data class Text, that must be copied into the client app.

This app is not intended to be useful stand-alone. It was created out of the motivation to not blow up the size of an application that makes use OCR for a feature that is not needed by all users. Currently it is used by My Expenses for scanning receipts.

Before you start using it, you need to configure the language that Tesseract should use, which triggers the download of the necessary trained models, hence the need for INTERNET permission.

Details

Version	v2.4
Size	13.65 MB
Developer	Michael Totschnig
Category	Graphics
Package	org.totschnig.ocr.tesseract
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCR (Tesseract) free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does OCR (Tesseract) require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is OCR (Tesseract) safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Michael Totschnig. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update OCR (Tesseract)?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install OCR (Tesseract)

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded org.totschnig.ocr.tesseract.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «OCR (Tesseract)» by Michael Totschnig and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.