New Plugin: AI OCR, Handwriting & Translation for PDFs + Images (using OpenAI)

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Hi Bubblers :waving_hand:

We have just released a new plugin that brings AI-powered OCR, handwriting recognition, and translation right into your Bubble apps — all powered directly by OpenAI (no third-party licenses required).

:rocket: What It Does

This plugin lets you:

  • Extract text from PDFs and images (including handwritten content)

  • Translate extracted text into any language

  • Output results as HTML or as a PDF document that closely follows the layout of the original file

  • Maintain a simple, end-to-end workflow using only your OpenAI API key — no external OCR or translation APIs needed!

:puzzle_piece: Key Features

:white_check_mark: Supports PDFs and image files (PNG, JPG, etc.)
:white_check_mark: Recognizes printed and handwritten text
:white_check_mark: Translates between any languages supported by OpenAI
:white_check_mark: Outputs both HTML and PDF (PDF mirrors the original layout)
:white_check_mark: Uses your own OpenAI API key — no extra subscriptions
:white_check_mark: Seamlessly integrates into Bubble’s frontend and backend workflows

:light_bulb: Notes & Tips

  • The AI-generated HTML mirrors the original layout as closely as possible (though not 100% guaranteed).

  • When translating non-Latin scripts (e.g., Sinhala, Chinese, Arabic), the generated HTML renders perfectly — but the PDF may show minor character inconsistencies due to PDF font limitations.

  • For large or complex documents, use backend workflows — if processing exceeds 30 seconds, standard frontend workflows may time out.

  • Works great even with handwritten notes, meeting minutes, forms, and scanned letters!

:toolbox: Use Cases

  • Digitizing handwritten or scanned documents

  • Translating international forms, invoices, or letters

  • AI-powered document search or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) input preparation

  • Multilingual data extraction from PDFs

  • Building translation-ready document pipelines inside Bubble

:link: Link to Plugin Page

:link: Link to Demo Page

The demo app includes an OpenAI key, allowing you to test the plugin without needing a paid OpenAI account. I’d love to hear your thoughts, feature requests, or see how you’re using it in your apps. Your feedback will help shape upcoming updates — including planned features.