
In Progress
Posted
Paid on delivery
I have a fixed, multi-field form that clients fill in by hand and I need a small program that can read the scanned JPG or PDF (Chinese handwriting) and return the content of each handwritten field. The template may changes; however, there are many separate zones—including Name, Address, Date of Birth, 行動電話, 險種名稱 and any other handwritten box on the page—that must be recognised automatically. Rather than hard-coding coordinates, I want to call the software with a list of field labels (for example “name” and “address”) and receive the recognised text for each label in a clean machine-readable format such as JSON or CSV. Internally you are free to use OpenCV, PaddleOCR, Tesseract, TensorFlow, PyTorch—or any combination—so long as the handwriting recognition works reliably on Chinese characters and can be extended if new labels are added later. Deliverables: • A runnable script or small service (Python preferred) that accepts a single image/PDF upload and returns the extracted values. • Clear instructions for installation and basic retraining or fine-tuning should accuracy need improvement. I will provide the blank template, a handful of completed samples for testing, and the definitive list of field labels. Once everything is working to at least 70 % accuracy on those samples, the project will be considered complete.
Project ID: 40602949
104 proposals
Remote project
Active 1 min ago
Set your budget and timeframe
Get paid for your work
Outline your proposal
It's free to sign up and bid on jobs
104 freelancers are bidding on average $3,697 USD for this job

Hello, As the #1 web service provider in Pakistan, our team at Our Software has extensive expertise in OCR and data extraction, making us the perfect fit for your project. With a deep understanding of PHP and image processing tools including OpenCV and Tesseract, we can create a scalable and reliable solution for your Chinese handwriting recognition needs. Our ability to provide you with a runnable script or small service, as per your preference, will not only save you time by automating the process but also guarantee delivery in machine-readable formats like JSON or CSV for easy integration with any system. In addition, we'll equip you with clear instructions on how to deploy and even retrain the system if required. Though the accuracy requirement stands at 70%, our aim is to surpass that benchmark and create a solution that delivers an even higher precision. With our dedication to delivering quality work, I'm confident we can meet your project's needs effectively and provide you with a reliable solution to handle template changes and new labels with ease. Partner with Our Software for this project, and let's turnayour Chinese handwritten forms into intelligible digital records! Thanks!
$3,000 USD in 20 days
8.6
8.6

Hi — Elias here from Miami. I understand you're looking to develop a program for extracting handwritten data from a fixed multi-field form. The goal here is to automate data entry while ensuring accuracy and reliability. The core technical challenge lies in the OCR accuracy and handling the variability of handwriting. What usually matters most here is ensuring the system can recognize different handwriting styles and maintain high precision. A common issue in systems like this is the noise and variations in user input, which can lead to errors in data extraction. My approach would involve using robust image processing techniques combined with a well-structured OCR engine. I’d prioritize creating a modular system that can be easily updated for future handwriting variations or additional fields. This way, we can maintain stability and scalability as your needs grow. I’ve previously worked on similar OCR projects, focusing on image preprocessing and data validation, which helped streamline the data handling process significantly. A few questions to better understand the scope: Q1 – What specific fields are on the form, and do they require different handling? Q2 – Are there any particular handwriting styles you anticipate needing support for? Q3 – What are your expectations regarding integration with existing systems? Looking forward to hearing from you.
$4,000 USD in 14 days
8.3
8.3

Hello there, I will deliver a Python script that takes your scanned form (JPG or PDF), matches each field label you pass in (Name, Address, 行動電話, 險種名稱, and others) to its handwritten zone, and returns the recognized Chinese text as clean JSON. No hard-coded coordinates: the label list drives everything, so adding new fields later means updating one config, not rewriting code. On a recent form extraction project, pairing PaddleOCR with template matching for zone detection pushed Chinese handwriting accuracy well past the 70% threshold you mentioned. I will apply the same approach here. Questions: 1) Are the scanned forms consistently oriented, or do some arrive rotated or skewed from the scanner? 2) Roughly how many distinct field labels does the largest template version contain? Looking forward to potentially working together. Thanks, Kamran
$3,446 USD in 30 days
8.5
8.5

Hello, I can help with your "Template Chinese Handwriting OCR Extraction" project. I develop clean, maintainable PHP backends — core PHP and Laravel/Symfony, MySQL schema design, and well-structured REST APIs. For work involving php, python, ocr, image processing, computer vision, I pay close attention to validation, security, and readable code, delivering in small, testable milestones. You'll get clean commits and clear documentation. Can we discuss the specifics before I firm up the timeline? ⭐ 5.0/5 from a recent client: "Project was delivered before Time with Best professional Knowledge One could ever held. Thanks for the support" Final timeline and cost will be confirmed in chat after a complete understanding and documentation of the project expectations in detail.
$3,000 USD in 60 days
7.4
7.4

Hi! This is something we can handle. A couple of things worth clarifying before we scope it properly. How consistent is the scan quality — are these clean flatbed scans or photos taken with a phone? And when the template changes, does the layout shift significantly or just new fields get added? That changes how we approach the field detection piece. We'd build this in Python using PaddleOCR (it handles Chinese handwriting well out of the box) combined with OpenCV for layout analysis and field localization. Instead of hardcoding coordinates, we'd use the field labels you pass in to locate the right zones dynamically — so adding a new label later doesn't require touching the core logic. Output would be clean JSON. The 70% accuracy bar is reasonable as a starting point, though real-world results depend a lot on handwriting variation and scan quality — which is exactly why your sample set matters. The cleaner and more representative it is, the better we can calibrate from the start. Happy to keep talking through the details before locking in the scope. Gustavo & the DoTheCode team
$5,000 USD in 15 days
7.7
7.7

Youssef, Full-Time Python Developer with expertise in AI automation and Chinese OCR. I will build a program that extracts handwritten text from your fixed form's specific zones like Name, Address, and 行動電話, returning clean JSON without hard-coded coordinates. My approach uses OpenCV for zone detection and PaddleOCR, fine-tuned for Chinese handwriting, to accurately process each field label you provide. I have completed several similar data extraction projects for structured forms. What is the average number of handwritten characters you expect per field, to help me optimize the model? Ready to start immediately.
$3,500 USD in 5 days
7.3
7.3

I can build this as a Python OCR pipeline/service that maps your Chinese handwritten fields to clean JSON/CSV, without locking the solution to fixed pixel coordinates. My approach would be: detect the form structure and label regions, normalize scans/PDF pages with OpenCV, run Chinese handwriting OCR using PaddleOCR/PyTorch-based models, then return a per-label response such as {name, address, date_of_birth, 行動電話, 險種名稱}. I’ll also include a simple config for adding new labels/templates and instructions for testing/retraining so accuracy can improve as you collect more samples. For the 70% acceptance target, I’d start with your blank template plus completed samples, create a small evaluation script, and tune preprocessing/field matching against real examples rather than guessing from generic OCR. Two quick questions: 1. Are the completed samples mostly JPG scans, PDFs, or phone photos with perspective/lighting variation? 2. Do you need this as a CLI script only, or a small upload API/service as well? Best, Dr. Syafiq
$4,000 USD in 14 days
7.4
7.4

I understand the need for flexible, label-driven extraction from handwritten Chinese forms without relying on fixed coordinates. From a past project with variable invoice templates, I implemented an OCR pipeline that first detects label positions using template matching and then isolates nearby handwritten fields for recognition. This approach adapts well when fields or layouts change. For your form, I suggest using a combination of OpenCV to locate label zones dynamically and PaddleOCR or a custom fine-tuned model for recognizing Chinese handwritten text. To keep it scalable, the script can accept a label list and locate each label on the page, then crop and extract the corresponding handwriting nearby. Do you expect handwriting variations across clients or mostly consistent styles? Also, are your samples high-resolution scans or photos? This affects preprocessing steps. Once set up, basic retraining or adding new labels can be done through provided sample updates and a fine-tuning script. I’ll deliver a Python tool that returns JSON/CSV with labels and recognized text. Ready to start building this extraction pipeline as soon as you share the templates and sample forms.
$3,000 USD in 7 days
5.9
5.9

Hi, There, I can build a Python OCR service that accepts JPG/PDF forms and returns every requested handwritten field as structured JSON or CSV. Instead of fixed coordinates, I’ll use template alignment, label detection and dynamic field association, combining OpenCV with PaddleOCR/PP-Structure and a Chinese handwriting model; responses can include confidence scores and unresolved-field flags. I’ll test against your completed samples, create an accuracy report targeting at least 70%, and organise the system so new labels or revised templates can be added without rewriting the extraction logic. Installation, API usage, testing and basic fine-tuning documentation will be included. I’m available to review the sample PDF and start immediately. Waqas Ahmad
$4,000 USD in 7 days
6.1
6.1

Hi, I can build a Python based OCR workflow that accepts scanned JPG or PDF forms and returns each handwritten Chinese field as structured JSON or CSV. Instead of relying only on fixed coordinates, I would combine template detection, label matching, image preprocessing, field region extraction, and Chinese handwriting recognition so the system can adapt when layouts change. The solution can use OpenCV with PaddleOCR or a custom recognition model, plus confidence scores and fallback handling for unclear fields. I will test against your completed samples, tune preprocessing for handwriting quality, and document installation, usage, and future retraining steps. The final delivery will be a clean runnable script or lightweight API that can be extended with new field labels later. Best, Justin
$4,000 USD in 30 days
5.4
5.4

Hi — Mateo here from Toronto. The real challenge isn't recognizing Chinese characters in isolation, PaddleOCR's pretrained models handle that reasonably well. Its correctly isolating each field's zone on a form that may change, without hardcoding coordinates. Since you'll supply the blank template, I'd align each completed form against it structurally, locating each labeled field dynamically rather than assuming fixed positions. My approach: PaddleOCR's Chinese handwriting-capable model as the recognition engine, with an OpenCV-based template-alignment step so field zones are found per your label list on each new form. Packaged as a runnable Python script accepting an image or PDF plus a field-label list, returning clean JSON or CSV. I'd test iteratively against your real samples to reach the 70% target, with clear notes on retraining or fine-tuning if accuracy needs a push on trickier handwriting. No specific prior Chinese handwriting OCR project to point to, but genuine computer vision and OCR integration experience, comfortable working with PaddleOCR and OpenCV directly.
$3,500 USD in 21 days
5.5
5.5

With my depth of expertise in machine learning, image processing, and data extraction with Python, you can rest assured that I'll be able to tackle your Chines handwritting OCR extraction project head-on. I've proficiency in implementing the OpenCV, Tesseract, PaddleOCR and PyTorch libraries and more. Given your requirements, these powerful libraries will be handy in automating the recognition of distinct zones within your form, making your solution scalable even as new labels are added. In line with your request, I intend to build a solution using Python as it makes installation and usage quite straightforward. Upon project completion, I’ll provide well-documented clear instructions for installing the solution on any system. I pride myself on being a results-driven developer with a sharp-focus for streamlining processes and for automating repetitive tasks - this aligns perfectly with your need for efficiency. Furthermore, I've worked with diverse datasets and unde
$3,000 USD in 8 days
5.4
5.4

As an esteemed data analyst and automation expert with over 16 years of experience, I believe my skills are perfectly aligned to tackle this project of yours. I have a solid background in OCR and Python, ensuring my ability to develop a tailored software that exactly meets your needs. Moreover, I have extensive expertise in processing scanned documents capable of adapting to any template variations they might present. More specifically, my proficiency in using OpenCV, Tesseract, TensorFlow and PyTorch, combined with your supplied samples for testing and clear instructions for installation will guarantee that the recognition process functions reliably on Chinese characters. By working together on this project, we can enhance the script's accuracy beyond the minimum threshold set at 70%, thus delivering a final product of superior performance. In addition to the technical aspect, I understand that clarity is crucial. That is why I dedicate myself to offering precise documentation for possible future use or fine-tuning necessities. My commitment is not just about delivering your immediate needs but also ensuring that you have every tool necessary to maintain and improve upon theproduct as your requirements evolve. Let's empower your data management and collection system while saving invaluable time with accurate automated Chinese handwriting extraction!
$3,000 USD in 1 day
5.4
5.4

Interesting project, We will build a Python service that takes a scanned JPG or PDF, locates each labeled field on the form, and returns the recognized Chinese handwriting as structured JSON or CSV. Our approach: instead of hard-coding coordinates, we will match field labels (like 險種名稱 or 行動電話) on the template to anchor each extraction zone dynamically. This way, adding new labels later requires zero code changes. For the OCR layer, PaddleOCR handles handwritten Chinese far more reliably than Tesseract. We will pair it with OpenCV for skew correction and zone isolation before recognition. A couple of quick things to confirm: 1) Are the scans typically 300 DPI, or do quality and resolution vary across submissions? Looking forward to potentially working together. Thanks, Faizan
$3,438 USD in 30 days
5.3
5.3

As an AI and automation expert, I possess the necessary skills in image processing, python, and a broad knowledge of OCR tools like OpenCV and Tesseract that will ensure the successful development of your Template Chinese Handwriting OCR Extraction project. I am well-versed with character recognition techniques for different languages, including Chinese characters. My approach focuses on flexibility, wherein I implement your required fields as a list of labels rather than hard-coding coordinates for better future extensibility. With my significant expertise in Python, it becomes natural for me to deliver a comprehensive script or service that analyzes your uploaded images or PDFs and extracts the information you need efficiently. To ensure its usability, the results will be provided to you in an easily readable JSON or CSV format.
$4,000 USD in 3 days
4.7
4.7

Hi, I can complete this efficiently and on time. To address your need for Chinese handwriting OCR extraction from fixed, multi-field forms, I propose developing a customizable program using a combination of OpenCV, PaddleOCR, and TensorFlow. By calling the software with specific field labels, such as "Name" and "Address," you will receive the recognized text in a machine-readable format like JSON or CSV. The deliverables will include a Python-based script or service for uploading images/PDFs and extracting values, along with detailed installation instructions and guidance for retraining or fine-tuning the model. I will ensure the system achieves a minimum accuracy of 70% on provided samples before considering the project complete. I look forward to discussing technical details and recommendations that could enhance the solution further. Let's connect to explore how we can efficiently meet your requirements. Cheers, Yuan.C
$4,000 USD in 15 days
4.4
4.4

Hi, Aashiq here from Cape Town, South Africa. This project instantly caught my eye, so I had to reach out. I see you’re looking for a reliable solution to extract handwritten Chinese text from a fixed template. The need for a program that recognizes specific fields like Name and Address while adapting to changes is clear. I've helped businesses streamline their data extraction processes using advanced OCR technologies. My experience with tools like Tesseract and OpenCV ensures I can deliver accurate results, and I’d be happy to share samples of my past projects that achieved similar goals. Based on what you mentioned, here is how we would approach the project: - Develop a Python script that accepts image/PDF uploads. - Implement a dynamic field recognition system based on your labels. - Ensure output is in JSON or CSV format. - Provide clear installation and retraining instructions. You can count on me for clear communication and a seamless, user-focused solution optimized for performance. Best Regards, Aashiq
$4,500 USD in 7 days
4.5
4.5

As a seasoned professional who has served on Freelancer.com since 2011 and is one of the site's top 1% earners, I bring not only technical excellence but strategic guidance to every project. A2Z Research Consultants, my firm, has an impressive track record of 680+ five-star delivered projects, across multiple disciplines including research, cybersecurity, and automation. We have valuable experience in Python and various OCR technologies such as OpenCV, PaddleOCR, and Tesseract that are relevant to your project. Our expertise in delivering robust scripts and services aligns well with your project requirement for a small program that reads scanned JPG or PDF files with Chinese handwriting. We understand the importance of delivering clean machine-readable data such as JSON or CSV formats. Our extensive experience in automating tasks in similar scenarios will ensure reliable handwritten recognition on Chinese characters for each field. Not only will we develop a powerful solution for you, but we will also provide clear instructions for installation and basic retraining if necessary to fine-tune accuracy. Uniquely positioned to offer long-term support and upgrades, even after the project is complete I'm here to be your trusted partner in AI-assisted processes.
$5,000 USD in 21 days
4.3
4.3

Happy to build a Python-based OCR extraction service for your multi-field Chinese handwriting forms. The script will accept a single uploaded JPG/PDF, detect the handwriting zones per your provided label list (Name, Address, Date of Birth, 行動電話, 險種名稱, etc.), and return clean JSON/CSV with one key per label. Approach: (1) document/PDF rasterization, (2) layout/zone detection using template-guided matching so coordinates don’t need hard-coding, (3) Chinese handwriting OCR (e.g., PaddleOCR/Tesseract with a handwriting-capable model and preprocessing like denoise/deskew/threshold), and (4) robust post-processing to normalize characters and format values for machine use. Outputs: runnable script + minimal service wrapper, plus install steps and a practical fine-tuning checklist (how to retrain/adjust on new samples to improve accuracy beyond 70%). The design will support extending labels without rewriting the pipeline.
$3,000 USD in 6 days
3.9
3.9

Hi there! I'm Evgenia from Mexico. I carefully reviewed your project description and I am excited about the opportunity to work on your Template Chinese Handwriting OCR Extraction project. The idea of creating a small program that can accurately extract handwritten content from scanned JPG or PDF files, specifically in Chinese characters, is both challenging and rewarding. My approach involves developing a flexible script using a combination of tools like OpenCV, PaddleOCR, Tesseract, TensorFlow, and PyTorch to ensure reliable recognition of various fields such as Name, Address, Date of Birth, and more. By providing a clean machine-readable output in JSON or CSV format based on field labels, I aim to deliver a seamless solution that meets your requirements. I am confident in my ability to create a functional and efficient system that will streamline the extraction process for you. Looking forward to discussing the project further with you. Thank you!
$3,227 USD in 21 days
3.7
3.7

Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Payment method verified
Member since Feb 11, 2012
$30-250 USD
$8-15 USD / hour
$30-250 USD
$30-100 USD
$250-750 USD
$30-250 USD
$10-30 CAD
₹100-400 INR / hour
₹600-1500 INR
₹37500-75000 INR
₹12500-37500 INR
₹750-1250 INR / hour
$10-30 USD
$10-30 AUD
$15-25 USD / hour
$30-250 USD
₹750-1250 INR / hour
₹37500-75000 INR
₹12500-37500 INR
₹750-1250 INR / hour
₹1000-4000 INR
$10-30 CAD
$250-750 USD
$250-750 AUD
₹400-750 INR / hour