Unknown OpenCV exception while using EasyOcr

Question

Code:

import easyocr

reader = easyocr.Reader(['en'])
result = reader.readtext('R.png')

Output:

CUDA not available - defaulting to CPU. Note: This module is much faster with a GPU.

cv2.error: Unknown C++ exception from OpenCV code

I would truly appreciate any support!

Switch to 4.5.4.60 Opencv version Opencv latest release have a problem with easyocr. @joseph-k — Hiren Namera, Jan 04 '22 at 03:58

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Jan 09 '22 at 10:19

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The new version of OpenCV has some issues. Uninstall the newer version of OpenCV and install the older one using:

pip install opencv-python==4.5.4.60

edited Jan 09 '22 at 10:19

Gino Mempin

answered Jan 08 '22 at 06:56

Harsh Kumar

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This answer is literally Hiren Namera's comment. – stateMachine Jan 08 '22 at 07:41

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Feb 22 '22 at 09:04

0

install letest version of opnecv

pip install opencv-python==4.5.4.60

answered Feb 22 '22 at 09:04

Reshma Kachhadiya

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