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# /// script
# requires-python = ">=3.11"
# dependencies = [
# "datasets",
# "huggingface-hub[hf_transfer]",
# "pillow",
# "vllm>=0.9.1",
# "tqdm",
# "toolz",
# "torch",
# ]
#
# ///
"""
Convert document images to markdown using DoTS.ocr with vLLM.
DoTS.ocr is a compact 1.7B multilingual document parsing model with SOTA performance
on 100+ languages. This script uses vLLM for efficient batch processing.
Features:
- 🌍 Multilingual support (100+ languages)
- πŸ“Š Table extraction and formatting
- πŸ“ Formula recognition
- πŸ“ Layout-aware text extraction
- 🎯 Compact model (1.7B parameters)
Model: rednote-hilab/dots.ocr
vLLM: Officially tested with 0.9.1+ (native support via PR #24645)
"""
import argparse
import base64
import io
import json
import logging
import os
import sys
from typing import Any, Dict, List, Union
from datetime import datetime
import torch
from datasets import load_dataset
from huggingface_hub import DatasetCard, login
from PIL import Image
from toolz import partition_all
from tqdm.auto import tqdm
from vllm import LLM, SamplingParams
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO)
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
# ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
# DoTS OCR Prompt Templates (from official dots.ocr repo)
# Source: https://github.com/rednote-hilab/dots.ocr/blob/master/dots_ocr/utils/prompts.py
# ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
PROMPT_TEMPLATES = {
"ocr": "Extract the text content from this image.",
"layout-all": """Please output the layout information from the PDF image, including each layout element's bbox, its category, and the corresponding text content within the bbox.
1. Bbox format: [x1, y1, x2, y2]
2. Layout Categories: The possible categories are ['Caption', 'Footnote', 'Formula', 'List-item', 'Page-footer', 'Page-header', 'Picture', 'Section-header', 'Table', 'Text', 'Title'].
3. Text Extraction & Formatting Rules:
- Picture: For the 'Picture' category, the text field should be omitted.
- Formula: Format its text as LaTeX.
- Table: Format its text as HTML.
- All Others (Text, Title, etc.): Format their text as Markdown.
4. Constraints:
- The output text must be the original text from the image, with no translation.
- All layout elements must be sorted according to human reading order.
5. Final Output: The entire output must be a single JSON object.""",
"layout-only": """Please output the layout information from this PDF image, including each layout's bbox and its category. The bbox should be in the format [x1, y1, x2, y2]. The layout categories for the PDF document include ['Caption', 'Footnote', 'Formula', 'List-item', 'Page-footer', 'Page-header', 'Picture', 'Section-header', 'Table', 'Text', 'Title']. Do not output the corresponding text. The layout result should be in JSON format.""",
}
def check_cuda_availability():
"""Check if CUDA is available and exit if not."""
if not torch.cuda.is_available():
logger.error("CUDA is not available. This script requires a GPU.")
logger.error("Please run on a machine with a CUDA-capable GPU.")
sys.exit(1)
else:
logger.info(f"CUDA is available. GPU: {torch.cuda.get_device_name(0)}")
def make_ocr_message(
image: Union[Image.Image, Dict[str, Any], str],
prompt: str = PROMPT_TEMPLATES["ocr"],
) -> List[Dict]:
"""Create chat message for OCR processing."""
# Convert to PIL Image if needed
if isinstance(image, Image.Image):
pil_img = image
elif isinstance(image, dict) and "bytes" in image:
pil_img = Image.open(io.BytesIO(image["bytes"]))
elif isinstance(image, str):
pil_img = Image.open(image)
else:
raise ValueError(f"Unsupported image type: {type(image)}")
# Convert to RGB
pil_img = pil_img.convert("RGB")
# Convert to base64 data URI
buf = io.BytesIO()
pil_img.save(buf, format="PNG")
data_uri = f"data:image/png;base64,{base64.b64encode(buf.getvalue()).decode()}"
# Return message in vLLM format
return [
{
"role": "user",
"content": [
{"type": "image_url", "image_url": {"url": data_uri}},
{"type": "text", "text": prompt},
],
}
]
def create_dataset_card(
source_dataset: str,
model: str,
num_samples: int,
processing_time: str,
batch_size: int,
max_model_len: int,
max_tokens: int,
gpu_memory_utilization: float,
image_column: str = "image",
split: str = "train",
prompt_mode: str = "general",
) -> str:
"""Create a dataset card documenting the OCR process."""
model_name = model.split("/")[-1]
return f"""---
tags:
- ocr
- document-processing
- dots-ocr
- multilingual
- markdown
- uv-script
- generated
---
# Document OCR using {model_name}
This dataset contains OCR results from images in [{source_dataset}](https://huggingface.co/datasets/{source_dataset}) using DoTS.ocr, a compact 1.7B multilingual model.
## Processing Details
- **Source Dataset**: [{source_dataset}](https://huggingface.co/datasets/{source_dataset})
- **Model**: [{model}](https://huggingface.co/{model})
- **Number of Samples**: {num_samples:,}
- **Processing Time**: {processing_time}
- **Processing Date**: {datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M UTC")}
### Configuration
- **Image Column**: `{image_column}`
- **Output Column**: `markdown`
- **Dataset Split**: `{split}`
- **Batch Size**: {batch_size}
- **Prompt Mode**: {prompt_mode}
- **Max Model Length**: {max_model_len:,} tokens
- **Max Output Tokens**: {max_tokens:,}
- **GPU Memory Utilization**: {gpu_memory_utilization:.1%}
## Model Information
DoTS.ocr is a compact multilingual document parsing model that excels at:
- 🌍 **100+ Languages** - Multilingual document support
- πŸ“Š **Table extraction** - Structured data recognition
- πŸ“ **Formulas** - Mathematical notation preservation
- πŸ“ **Layout-aware** - Reading order and structure preservation
- 🎯 **Compact** - Only 1.7B parameters
## Dataset Structure
The dataset contains all original columns plus:
- `markdown`: The extracted text in markdown format
- `inference_info`: JSON list tracking all OCR models applied to this dataset
## Usage
```python
from datasets import load_dataset
import json
# Load the dataset
dataset = load_dataset("{{output_dataset_id}}", split="{split}")
# Access the markdown text
for example in dataset:
print(example["markdown"])
break
# View all OCR models applied to this dataset
inference_info = json.loads(dataset[0]["inference_info"])
for info in inference_info:
print(f"Column: {{info['column_name']}} - Model: {{info['model_id']}}")
```
## Reproduction
This dataset was generated using the [uv-scripts/ocr](https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/ocr) DoTS OCR script:
```bash
uv run https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/ocr/raw/main/dots-ocr.py \\
{source_dataset} \\
<output-dataset> \\
--image-column {image_column} \\
--batch-size {batch_size} \\
--prompt-mode {prompt_mode} \\
--max-model-len {max_model_len} \\
--max-tokens {max_tokens} \\
--gpu-memory-utilization {gpu_memory_utilization}
```
Generated with πŸ€– [UV Scripts](https://huggingface.co/uv-scripts)
"""
def main(
input_dataset: str,
output_dataset: str,
image_column: str = "image",
batch_size: int = 16,
model: str = "rednote-hilab/dots.ocr",
max_model_len: int = 8192,
max_tokens: int = 8192,
gpu_memory_utilization: float = 0.8,
hf_token: str = None,
split: str = "train",
max_samples: int = None,
private: bool = False,
shuffle: bool = False,
seed: int = 42,
prompt_mode: str = "ocr",
custom_prompt: str = None,
output_column: str = "markdown",
):
"""Process images from HF dataset through DoTS.ocr model."""
# Check CUDA availability first
check_cuda_availability()
# Track processing start time
start_time = datetime.now()
# Enable HF_TRANSFER for faster downloads
os.environ["HF_HUB_ENABLE_HF_TRANSFER"] = "1"
# Login to HF if token provided
HF_TOKEN = hf_token or os.environ.get("HF_TOKEN")
if HF_TOKEN:
login(token=HF_TOKEN)
# Determine prompt to use
if custom_prompt:
prompt = custom_prompt
logger.info(f"Using custom prompt: {prompt[:50]}...")
else:
prompt = PROMPT_TEMPLATES.get(prompt_mode, PROMPT_TEMPLATES["ocr"])
logger.info(f"Using prompt mode: {prompt_mode}")
# Load dataset
logger.info(f"Loading dataset: {input_dataset}")
dataset = load_dataset(input_dataset, split=split)
# Validate image column
if image_column not in dataset.column_names:
raise ValueError(
f"Column '{image_column}' not found. Available: {dataset.column_names}"
)
# Shuffle if requested
if shuffle:
logger.info(f"Shuffling dataset with seed {seed}")
dataset = dataset.shuffle(seed=seed)
# Limit samples if requested
if max_samples:
dataset = dataset.select(range(min(max_samples, len(dataset))))
logger.info(f"Limited to {len(dataset)} samples")
# Initialize vLLM model
logger.info(f"Initializing vLLM with model: {model}")
logger.info("This may take a few minutes on first run...")
llm = LLM(
model=model,
trust_remote_code=True,
max_model_len=max_model_len,
gpu_memory_utilization=gpu_memory_utilization,
)
sampling_params = SamplingParams(
temperature=0.0, # Deterministic for OCR
max_tokens=max_tokens,
)
logger.info(f"Processing {len(dataset)} images in batches of {batch_size}")
logger.info(f"Output will be written to column: {output_column}")
# Process images in batches
all_outputs = []
for batch_indices in tqdm(
partition_all(batch_size, range(len(dataset))),
total=(len(dataset) + batch_size - 1) // batch_size,
desc="DoTS.ocr processing",
):
batch_indices = list(batch_indices)
batch_images = [dataset[i][image_column] for i in batch_indices]
try:
# Create messages for batch
batch_messages = [make_ocr_message(img, prompt) for img in batch_images]
# Process with vLLM
outputs = llm.chat(batch_messages, sampling_params)
# Extract outputs
for output in outputs:
text = output.outputs[0].text.strip()
all_outputs.append(text)
except Exception as e:
logger.error(f"Error processing batch: {e}")
# Add error placeholders for failed batch
all_outputs.extend(["[OCR ERROR]"] * len(batch_images))
# Calculate processing time
processing_duration = datetime.now() - start_time
processing_time_str = f"{processing_duration.total_seconds() / 60:.1f} min"
# Add output column to dataset
logger.info(f"Adding '{output_column}' column to dataset")
dataset = dataset.add_column(output_column, all_outputs)
# Handle inference_info tracking (for multi-model comparisons)
inference_entry = {
"model_id": model,
"column_name": output_column,
"timestamp": datetime.now().isoformat(),
"prompt_mode": prompt_mode if not custom_prompt else "custom",
}
if "inference_info" in dataset.column_names:
# Append to existing inference info
logger.info("Updating existing inference_info column")
def update_inference_info(example):
try:
existing_info = json.loads(example["inference_info"]) if example["inference_info"] else []
except (json.JSONDecodeError, TypeError):
existing_info = []
existing_info.append(inference_entry)
return {"inference_info": json.dumps(existing_info)}
dataset = dataset.map(update_inference_info)
else:
# Create new inference_info column
logger.info("Creating new inference_info column")
inference_list = [json.dumps([inference_entry])] * len(dataset)
dataset = dataset.add_column("inference_info", inference_list)
# Push to hub
logger.info(f"Pushing to {output_dataset}")
dataset.push_to_hub(output_dataset, private=private, token=HF_TOKEN)
# Create and push dataset card
logger.info("Creating dataset card")
card_content = create_dataset_card(
source_dataset=input_dataset,
model=model,
num_samples=len(dataset),
processing_time=processing_time_str,
batch_size=batch_size,
max_model_len=max_model_len,
max_tokens=max_tokens,
gpu_memory_utilization=gpu_memory_utilization,
image_column=image_column,
split=split,
prompt_mode=prompt_mode if not custom_prompt else "custom",
)
card = DatasetCard(card_content)
card.push_to_hub(output_dataset, token=HF_TOKEN)
logger.info("βœ… DoTS.ocr processing complete!")
logger.info(f"Dataset available at: https://huggingface.co/datasets/{output_dataset}")
logger.info(f"Processing time: {processing_time_str}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Show example usage if no arguments
if len(sys.argv) == 1:
print("=" * 80)
print("DoTS.ocr Document Processing")
print("=" * 80)
print("\nCompact 1.7B multilingual OCR model supporting 100+ languages")
print("\nFeatures:")
print("- 🌍 Multilingual support (100+ languages)")
print("- ⚑ Fast processing with vLLM (2-3x speedup)")
print("- πŸ“Š Table extraction and formatting")
print("- πŸ“ Formula recognition")
print("- πŸ“ Layout-aware text extraction")
print("\nExample usage:")
print("\n1. Basic OCR:")
print(" uv run dots-ocr.py input-dataset output-dataset")
print("\n2. With custom settings:")
print(" uv run dots-ocr.py docs analyzed-docs --batch-size 20 --max-samples 100")
print("\n3. Layout analysis with structure:")
print(" uv run dots-ocr.py papers analyzed-structure --prompt-mode layout-all")
print("\n4. Layout detection only (no text):")
print(" uv run dots-ocr.py docs layout-info --prompt-mode layout-only")
print("\n5. Running on HF Jobs:")
print(" hf jobs uv run --flavor l4x1 \\")
print(" -e HF_TOKEN=$(python3 -c \"from huggingface_hub import get_token; print(get_token())\") \\")
print(" -e HF_HUB_ENABLE_HF_TRANSFER=1 \\")
print(" https://huggingface.co/datasets/uv-scripts/ocr/raw/main/dots-ocr.py \\")
print(" input-dataset output-dataset")
print("\n" + "=" * 80)
print("\nFor full help, run: uv run dots-ocr.py --help")
sys.exit(0)
parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
description="Document OCR using DoTS.ocr (1.7B multilingual model)",
formatter_class=argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter,
epilog="""
Prompt Modes (official DoTS.ocr prompts):
ocr - Simple text extraction (default)
layout-all - Layout analysis with bboxes, categories, and text (JSON output)
layout-only - Layout detection with bboxes and categories only (JSON output)
Examples:
# Basic text OCR (default)
uv run dots-ocr.py my-docs analyzed-docs
# Full layout analysis with structure
uv run dots-ocr.py papers structured --prompt-mode layout-all
# Random sampling for testing
uv run dots-ocr.py large-dataset test --max-samples 50 --shuffle
""",
)
parser.add_argument("input_dataset", help="Input dataset ID from Hugging Face Hub")
parser.add_argument("output_dataset", help="Output dataset ID for Hugging Face Hub")
parser.add_argument(
"--image-column",
default="image",
help="Column containing images (default: image)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--batch-size",
type=int,
default=16,
help="Batch size for processing (default: 16, DoTS handles 16-30 well)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--model",
default="rednote-hilab/dots.ocr",
help="Model to use (default: rednote-hilab/dots.ocr)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--max-model-len",
type=int,
default=8192,
help="Maximum model context length (default: 8192)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--max-tokens",
type=int,
default=8192,
help="Maximum tokens to generate (default: 8192)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--gpu-memory-utilization",
type=float,
default=0.8,
help="GPU memory utilization (default: 0.8)",
)
parser.add_argument("--hf-token", help="Hugging Face API token")
parser.add_argument(
"--split", default="train", help="Dataset split to use (default: train)"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--max-samples",
type=int,
help="Maximum number of samples to process (for testing)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--private", action="store_true", help="Make output dataset private"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--shuffle", action="store_true", help="Shuffle dataset before processing"
)
parser.add_argument(
"--seed",
type=int,
default=42,
help="Random seed for shuffling (default: 42)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--prompt-mode",
choices=list(PROMPT_TEMPLATES.keys()),
default="ocr",
help=f"Prompt template to use: {', '.join(PROMPT_TEMPLATES.keys())} (default: ocr)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--custom-prompt",
help="Custom prompt text (overrides --prompt-mode)",
)
parser.add_argument(
"--output-column",
default="markdown",
help="Column name for output text (default: markdown)",
)
args = parser.parse_args()
main(
input_dataset=args.input_dataset,
output_dataset=args.output_dataset,
image_column=args.image_column,
batch_size=args.batch_size,
model=args.model,
max_model_len=args.max_model_len,
max_tokens=args.max_tokens,
gpu_memory_utilization=args.gpu_memory_utilization,
hf_token=args.hf_token,
split=args.split,
max_samples=args.max_samples,
private=args.private,
shuffle=args.shuffle,
seed=args.seed,
prompt_mode=args.prompt_mode,
custom_prompt=args.custom_prompt,
output_column=args.output_column,
)