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
– Hiren Namera, Commented Jan 4, 2022 at 3:58

Gino Mempin · Accepted Answer · 2022-01-09 10:19:42Z

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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 9, 2022 at 10:19

Gino Mempin

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answered Jan 8, 2022 at 6:56

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stateMachine Over a year ago

This answer is literally Hiren Namera's comment.

Reshma Kachhadiya · Accepted Answer · 2022-02-22 09:04:34Z

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install letest version of opnecv

pip install opencv-python==4.5.4.60

answered Feb 22, 2022 at 9:04

Reshma Kachhadiya

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