Extract Text from Images to Build Your Glossary

Discover how to make terminology accessible to all learners by transforming images into a handy glossary with to-teach.ai. Our OCR (Optical Character Recognition) feature scans text from images—from textbook pages and classroom handouts to real-world signage—and automatically organizes key words and definitions into a clear, searchable glossary.

Why Turn Images into Glossaries?

• Streamline Vocabulary Building
  
  Extracting important concepts directly from images saves time and ensures no critical term goes overlooked.

• Enhance Knowledge Retention
  
  Students who have quick, readable definitions at hand can better retain material and boost overall understanding.

• Inclusive Learning at Scale
  
  By automatically defining complex terms, you can accommodate learners of different proficiency levels, including ESL students.

• Maximize Teaching Efficiency
  
  Spend less time transcribing or typing out terminologies and more time engaging with your students.

Getting Started

1. Upload Your Image
   
   Drag and drop or upload any image containing text. Our OCR feature recognizes the text instantly.
2. Extract Key Terms
   
   The platform identifies significant terms or phrases, which you can refine by adding or removing entries.
3. Generate Definitions
   
   Let our AI fetch or propose definitions, or craft your own to tailor specific class needs.
4. Share Your Glossary
   
   Make vocabulary lists accessible to students through PDFs, presentations, or class handouts.

This streamlined process lightens your workload and enriches the educational experience for learners, ensuring that even the trickiest concepts get the clarity they deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How do I use OCR to convert images to text on to-teach.ai?
   
   Simply upload your image. Our OCR technology processes the text and automatically identifies key terms to form your glossary.

2. Can I modify the terms and definitions suggested by the AI?
   
   Absolutely. After the extraction, you can edit, add, or remove terms, and provide customized definitions that best suit your classroom.

3. Is the glossary feature suitable for different educational levels?
   
   Yes. You can adapt the complexity of definitions according to your students’ age or language proficiency.

4. What types of image files are compatible with the OCR tool?
   
   Most common image formats like JPG, PNG, and PDF scans are supported, giving you flexibility in how you source your material.

5. Does this work for multiple subjects and languages?
   
   Yes. From literature to science to social studies—and in various languages—our OCR-driven glossary creation adapts to a range of educational settings.