imgtotable ships in two forms: the web app and the Chrome extension. Both are free, both run the same recognition engines, and both export to Excel, CSV, Markdown, and LaTeX. The difference is where and how you work. Here is an honest comparison to help you choose.
Side-by-Side
| Aspect | Web app | Chrome extension |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | None | One click from the Chrome Web Store |
| Getting the image in | Save screenshot, then upload | Capture directly while browsing |
| Engines | AI | AI |
| Local/private mode | Yes | Yes |
| Works on any browser | Yes | Chrome & Chromium-based browsers |
| Best for | Occasional use, shared computers | Daily browsing, repeated works |
Choose the Extension If...
- You live in the browser. Analysts, researchers, and content workers who hit locked tables weekly will feel the difference immediately — no download–upload round trip.
- You convert many images in a row. Batch-style work (a report with ten tables) is much smoother when capturing takes one step.
- You want the tool reachable from the toolbar. One click, no bookmarks, no searching tabs.
Choose the Web App If...
- You use Firefox or Safari. The web app runs everywhere; the extension targets Chromium browsers.
- You are on a managed or shared computer where installing extensions is not allowed.
- Your source images are already files — photos from your phone, exports from other tools. File upload is the natural entry point there.
A Practical Hybrid
Many users do both: keep the extension pinned for day-to-day captures, and open Image to Table, Local Image to Text, or another web tool when working with image files that already exist on disk. Since the engines are identical, results are consistent across both paths — nothing to relearn.
Verdict
For daily browsing workflows, the Chrome extension is the faster habit; for maximum compatibility and file-based work, the web app stays unbeatable. Install the extension, keep the bookmark — you are covered either way.