Turn form images into fillable fields
A developer used Gemini to map form fields in JPEG and PNG images to boxes, making it easier to automate repetitive form completion.
- What they did
- The developer had a friend who wanted image-based forms filled automatically, so they combined Gemini with earlier OmniParser work. To make the system practical, they assembled a labeled set of IRS and OPM forms where each field was marked clearly. Gemini then reviewed a form image, identified the fields it contained, and paired those fields with bounding boxes.
- How it went
- They described it as a workable way to handle boring form-filling tasks, especially in manual supply-chain work. The thread did not include accuracy figures, timing, or specific breakdowns.
- Tips
- This approach depends on having your own annotated examples first; prompting alone was not enough. For similar tasks, pause before any final export or submission so a person can check the detected fields and box placement.
Try it yourself with Gemini
Build a small workflow that takes a form image from [file path], finds each labeled input area, and matches every field to its bounding box. Use the details in [my info file] to populate the form, then create a completed copy at [output path]. Before you save, submit, or send anything, show me the detected fields and box locations for review and wait for my approval.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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