Open Source
This comes straight from PPOCRv5 Android’s own GitHub page — it’s free. Need help installing? →
About this app
This app recognises text live through the camera using a modern on-device model — no photos need to be taken and nothing is uploaded.
It handles printed and handwritten text in several languages and is fast enough to feel instant.
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