πΈ Good lightingPhotograph in bright, even light. Avoid shadows across the page.
π Flat surfaceLay the paper flat. Curled or angled pages distort OCR.
π Lined paperTables on lined or grid paper give the best row detection.
βοΈ Clear handwritingPrint clearly rather than cursive. Separate letters help Tesseract.
πΌοΈ High resolutionUse 200 DPI or higher scans. Blurry photos hurt accuracy.
π² Include full tableMake sure all rows and the header row are visible in the image.
β¬ ContrastDark ink on white/light paper. Avoid coloured paper if possible.
βοΈ Always reviewOCR isn't perfect β always check each row and correct mistakes.