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+## Introduction
+
+Image Text Extractor is a Python application that utilizes Tesseract OCR to extract text from images. This application allows users to input the path to an image file and receive the extracted text in return.
+
+## Requirements
+
+- Python 3.x
+- Libraries:
+  - `pytesseract`
+  - `PIL` (Pillow)
+
+You can install the required libraries by running:
+
+```bash
+    pip install pytesseract Pillow
+```
+
+## Installation Instructions for All Operating Systems
+
+### Windows
+
+1. **Install Python**:
+
+   - Download and install Python from the [official website](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
+   - During installation, make sure to check the box that says "Add Python to PATH".
+
+2. **Install Tesseract OCR**:
+
+   - Download the Tesseract installer from the [Tesseract GitHub releases page](https://github.com/tesseract-ocr/tesseract/releases).
+   - Run the installer and note the installation path (usually `C:\Program Files\Tesseract-OCR`).
+
+3. **Set Tesseract Path**:
+
+   - Add the Tesseract installation path to your system environment variables.
+     - Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer" > Properties > Advanced system settings > Environment Variables.
+     - Under "System variables", find the `Path` variable and click Edit. Add the Tesseract path.
+
+4. **Install Required Libraries**:
+   - Open Command Prompt and run:
+     ```bash
+     pip install pytesseract Pillow
+     ```
+
+### macOS
+
+1. **Install Homebrew** (if not already installed):
+
+   - Open Terminal and run:
+     ```bash
+     /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
+     ```
+
+2. **Install Python**:
+
+   - Use Homebrew to install Python:
+     ```bash
+     brew install python
+     ```
+
+3. **Install Tesseract OCR**:
+
+   - Install Tesseract using Homebrew:
+     ```bash
+     brew install tesseract
+     ```
+
+4. **Install Required Libraries**:
+   - In Terminal, run:
+     ```bash
+     pip install pytesseract Pillow
+     ```
+
+### Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
+
+1. **Install Python** (if not already installed):
+
+   - Open Terminal and run:
+     ```bash
+     sudo apt update
+     sudo apt install python3 python3-pip
+     ```
+
+2. **Install Tesseract OCR**:
+
+   - Install Tesseract using:
+     ```bash
+     sudo apt install tesseract-ocr
+     ```
+
+3. **Install Required Libraries**:
+   - In Terminal, run:
+     ```bash
+     pip3 install pytesseract Pillow
+     ```
+
+## Usage Instructions
+
+After completing the installation, follow the usage instructions below to run the application.
+
+1. Open Command Prompt.
+2. Navigate to the directory where the script is located using the `cd` command:
+   ```bash
+    cd path\to\your\script
+   ```
+3. Run the Python script
+   ```bash
+    python image_text_extractor.py - mine is main.py
+   ```