AutoCropper is a web-based application designed to streamline the digitization of physical photographs by automating the detection, cropping, and straightening of multiple images from a single scan. By leveraging advanced computer vision algorithms, AutoCropper enables users to efficiently process large batches of photos, significantly reducing the time and effort required compared to manual methods. Key Features and Functionality: - Batch Uploading and Processing: Users can upload multiple scans simultaneously, with each scan containing several photos. AutoCropper detects and separates each photo, allowing for batch processing and export of individual images. - Automatic Photo Detection: Utilizing custom Python OpenCV algorithms, AutoCropper identifies the boundaries of individual photos against a uniform background, typically white, ensuring precise cropping. - Rotation Detection and Correction: The application automatically detects and corrects slight rotations in photos, ensuring that each cropped image is properly aligned. - High-Quality Output: AutoCropper processes images at their original full quality without compression, preserving the integrity of the photos. - Client-Side Processing for Privacy: To maintain user privacy, the full-size scans are not uploaded or stored on any server. Instead, a compressed, colorless, metadata-stripped copy is processed, ensuring that original images remain secure. - Customizable File Naming: Users can define unique file naming structures, facilitating organized storage and retrieval of digitized photos. Primary Value and User Solutions: AutoCropper addresses the challenges associated with digitizing large collections of physical photographs. Traditional methods often involve time-consuming manual cropping and alignment, which can be inefficient and prone to errors. By automating these processes, AutoCropper significantly reduces the time required to digitize photos, allowing users to focus on preserving and sharing their memories without the hassle of manual editing. Its user-friendly interface and advanced features make it an invaluable tool for individuals and professionals seeking an efficient solution for photo digitization.