Abstract: A method of extracting text from a digital image is provided. The method of extracting text includes receiving a digital image at an image processor where the digital image includes a textual object and a graphical object. A mask is generated based on the digital image. The mask includes a pattern having a first pattern area associated with the textual object and a second pattern area associated with the graphical object. The mask is applied to the digital image creating a transformed digital image. The transformed digital image includes a portion of the digital image associated with the textual object. Character recognition is performed on the portion of the digital image associated with the textual object of the transformed digital image to create a recognized text output.