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Webplotdigitizer Tool Plotext for Extracting Data From Graph & Plot Images

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Plotext is a web-based software designed to extract numerical data points from graph images or plots. The tool is widely used by researchers, engineers, and data analysts for digitizing data from various graph formats, offering accuracy, efficiency, and ease of use. Plotext enables users to extract data points from images of line graphs, scatter plots, and bar charts, which can then be exported for analysis in data processing tools such as Excel or statistical software.

Overview

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Plotext functions as a web-based graph reader and plot digitizer, allowing users to upload images of graphs and set up coordinate systems for accurate data capture. It is specifically developed to support applications where precise data extraction from graphical representations is necessary. The tool provides functionalities to capture numerical data points and manage confidence intervals, such as the Upper Confidence Interval (UCI), Lower Confidence Interval (LCI), and Absolute Distance (Var).

Features

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Accuracy and Data Precision

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Plotext employs algorithms that enhance the accuracy of data extraction, aiming for low error margins. By incorporating metrics such as Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and Mean Absolute Error (MAE), PlotExt aims to provide users with reliable data output.

Efficiency and Speed

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The tool is optimized for speed, allowing users to process large volumes of graph images efficiently. Its automated data point detection can reduce the time required for data capture, making it suitable for high-volume data extraction needs.

User Interface

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Plotext is designed with a user-friendly interface that simplifies the data extraction process. Users can upload graph images, adjust coordinates, mark data points, and export results without needing advanced technical expertise. The straightforward layout supports both new and experienced users.

Export Options

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Data extracted through PlotExt can be exported in multiple formats, including CSV, enabling users to analyze the data further in external software. This export functionality is beneficial for researchers and analysts needing compatibility with various data processing tools.

Applications

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PlotExt is used across different fields for data extraction from graph images. Its primary users include:

  • Researchers who require quantitative data from published graphs or charts.
  • Engineers needing precise measurements from visual scientific data.
  • Data Analysts who transform graphical data into numerical datasets for analysis.

Availability and Access

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Plotext is accessible as an online tool, which does not require installation, and is available under an affordable subscription model. It serves as an alternative to other webplotdigitizers by providing comprehensive features that extend beyond basic data extraction.

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