Text extraction from images in Telegram

# Extract text from images in Telegram using Google Gemini

This automation workflow enables instant text extraction from images via Telegram using Google Gemini´s OCR capabilities. A user sends an image — the bot returns clean, readable text. Ideal for anyone frequently handling screenshots, documents, or visual content.

## Who it´s for
- Telegram users needing quick text extraction from images.
- Analysts processing screenshots of reports or messages.
- Developers automating visual content workflows.
- Students digitizing lecture notes from photos.
- Managers collecting data from visual sources.

## What the automation does
- Receives an image sent via Telegram message.
- Encodes the image into base64 format.
- Sends the encoded image to Google Gemini API for text recognition.
- Retrieves structured text output from the model.
- Returns the extracted text back to the same Telegram chat.
- Operates fully autonomously without human input.

## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow.
- Trigger logic for "new Telegram message".
- Integration with Telegram Bot API and Google Generative Language API.
- HTTP request node configured for Gemini image processing.
- Basic textual guide for setup and adaptation.

## Requirements for setup
- n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud).
- Telegram bot with API token.
- Google Generative Language API key (via Google AI Studio).
- Basic understanding of n8n node configuration.

## Benefits and outcomes
- Saves time on manual transcription from images.
- Accelerates processing of documents, tables, and screenshots.
- Enables further integration of extracted text into CRMs, databases, or storage systems.
- High accuracy powered by Google Gemini’s vision model.
- Fully automated operation after initial setup.
- Language-agnostic: supports any text language present in the image.

## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat