convert table in a jpg image to excel using python

Question

I have a table which is a jpg image as in the link below and wanted to know how I could convert this into excel.

https://www.mining.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/TOP-50-Value-mining-companies-jumps-600-billion-from-covid-lows-.jpg

What library or open source software could be used along with python?

Thanks

Answer 1

Firstly, I would recommend cropping the image such that only the table is visible. Secondly, you can use OpenCV to detect and convert it in the CSV file by using contours and corners detection. You can use this link as a starting point reference.