WebPlotDigitizer: a computer vision assisted tool for extracting numerical data from images of data visualizations

What it solves

It solves the problem of numerical data being "locked away" in images of data visualizations, making it difficult to reuse or analyze that data.

How it works

WebPlotDigitizer uses computer vision assistance to help users extract numerical data from images of various types of data visualizations.

Who it’s for

It is designed for scientists and researchers in academia and industry who need to digitize data from plots and charts.

Highlights

• Computer vision assisted data extraction
• Supports a variety of data visualization types
• Used widely in academia and industry since 2010