---
title: "Convert an image of text into a binarized (light and dark) view"
method: POST
path: "/ocr/preprocessing/image/binarize"
tags: ["Preprocessing"]
---

# Convert an image of text into a binarized (light and dark) view

`POST /ocr/preprocessing/image/binarize`

Perform an adaptive binarization algorithm on the input image to prepare it for further OCR operations.

## Response `200`

OK

- string, byte

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