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The impressive Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capabilities recently showcased by ChatGPT have ignited a search for offline alternatives. A Reddit user, /u/fttklr, initiated a discussion in the r/artificial intelligence subreddit, expressing a desire for a local Large Language Model (LLM) akin to LLaMA that can accurately extract and format text directly from images, without requiring an internet connection. The user emphasized the potential advantage of AI-powered OCR over conventional software, noting reduced errors and simplified post-processing. The discussion centers on the need for a system capable of intelligently identifying paragraphs and maintaining formatting, which is crucial for efficient document digitization. The original Reddit post exploring this need for local OCR solutions can be found at https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1m7snaj/as_chatgpt_can_now_do_also_ocr_from_an_image_is/.