azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java
Build image analysis applications with Azure AI Vision SDK for Java. Use when implementing image captioning, OCR text extraction, object detection, tagging, or smart cropping.
Best use case
azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt. It is especially useful for teams working in multi. Build image analysis applications with Azure AI Vision SDK for Java. Use when implementing image captioning, OCR text extraction, object detection, tagging, or smart cropping.
Build image analysis applications with Azure AI Vision SDK for Java. Use when implementing image captioning, OCR text extraction, object detection, tagging, or smart cropping.
Users should expect a more consistent workflow output, faster repeated execution, and less time spent rewriting prompts from scratch.
Practical example
Example input
Use the "azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java" skill to help with this workflow task. Context: Build image analysis applications with Azure AI Vision SDK for Java. Use when implementing image captioning, OCR text extraction, object detection, tagging, or smart cropping.
Example output
A structured workflow result with clearer steps, more consistent formatting, and an output that is easier to reuse in the next run.
When to use this skill
- Use this skill when you want a reusable workflow rather than writing the same prompt again and again.
When not to use this skill
- Do not use this when you only need a one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- Do not use it if you cannot install or maintain the related files, repository context, or supporting tools.
Installation
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Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java Compares
| Feature / Agent | azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis-java | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Build image analysis applications with Azure AI Vision SDK for Java. Use when implementing image captioning, OCR text extraction, object detection, tagging, or smart cropping.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Azure AI Vision Image Analysis SDK for Java
Build image analysis applications using the Azure AI Vision Image Analysis SDK for Java.
## Installation
```xml
<dependency>
<groupId>com.azure</groupId>
<artifactId>azure-ai-vision-imageanalysis</artifactId>
<version>1.1.0-beta.1</version>
</dependency>
```
## Client Creation
### With API Key
```java
import com.azure.ai.vision.imageanalysis.ImageAnalysisClient;
import com.azure.ai.vision.imageanalysis.ImageAnalysisClientBuilder;
import com.azure.core.credential.KeyCredential;
String endpoint = System.getenv("VISION_ENDPOINT");
String key = System.getenv("VISION_KEY");
ImageAnalysisClient client = new ImageAnalysisClientBuilder()
.endpoint(endpoint)
.credential(new KeyCredential(key))
.buildClient();
```
### Async Client
```java
import com.azure.ai.vision.imageanalysis.ImageAnalysisAsyncClient;
ImageAnalysisAsyncClient asyncClient = new ImageAnalysisClientBuilder()
.endpoint(endpoint)
.credential(new KeyCredential(key))
.buildAsyncClient();
```
### With DefaultAzureCredential
```java
import com.azure.identity.DefaultAzureCredentialBuilder;
ImageAnalysisClient client = new ImageAnalysisClientBuilder()
.endpoint(endpoint)
.credential(new DefaultAzureCredentialBuilder().build())
.buildClient();
```
## Visual Features
| Feature | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `CAPTION` | Generate human-readable image description |
| `DENSE_CAPTIONS` | Captions for up to 10 regions |
| `READ` | OCR - Extract text from images |
| `TAGS` | Content tags for objects, scenes, actions |
| `OBJECTS` | Detect objects with bounding boxes |
| `SMART_CROPS` | Smart thumbnail regions |
| `PEOPLE` | Detect people with locations |
## Core Patterns
### Generate Caption
```java
import com.azure.ai.vision.imageanalysis.models.*;
import com.azure.core.util.BinaryData;
import java.io.File;
import java.util.Arrays;
// From file
BinaryData imageData = BinaryData.fromFile(new File("image.jpg").toPath());
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyze(
imageData,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.CAPTION),
new ImageAnalysisOptions().setGenderNeutralCaption(true));
System.out.printf("Caption: \"%s\" (confidence: %.4f)%n",
result.getCaption().getText(),
result.getCaption().getConfidence());
```
### Generate Caption from URL
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
"https://example.com/image.jpg",
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.CAPTION),
new ImageAnalysisOptions().setGenderNeutralCaption(true));
System.out.printf("Caption: \"%s\"%n", result.getCaption().getText());
```
### Extract Text (OCR)
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyze(
BinaryData.fromFile(new File("document.jpg").toPath()),
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.READ),
null);
for (DetectedTextBlock block : result.getRead().getBlocks()) {
for (DetectedTextLine line : block.getLines()) {
System.out.printf("Line: '%s'%n", line.getText());
System.out.printf(" Bounding polygon: %s%n", line.getBoundingPolygon());
for (DetectedTextWord word : line.getWords()) {
System.out.printf(" Word: '%s' (confidence: %.4f)%n",
word.getText(),
word.getConfidence());
}
}
}
```
### Detect Objects
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.OBJECTS),
null);
for (DetectedObject obj : result.getObjects()) {
System.out.printf("Object: %s (confidence: %.4f)%n",
obj.getTags().get(0).getName(),
obj.getTags().get(0).getConfidence());
ImageBoundingBox box = obj.getBoundingBox();
System.out.printf(" Location: x=%d, y=%d, w=%d, h=%d%n",
box.getX(), box.getY(), box.getWidth(), box.getHeight());
}
```
### Get Tags
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.TAGS),
null);
for (DetectedTag tag : result.getTags()) {
System.out.printf("Tag: %s (confidence: %.4f)%n",
tag.getName(),
tag.getConfidence());
}
```
### Detect People
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.PEOPLE),
null);
for (DetectedPerson person : result.getPeople()) {
ImageBoundingBox box = person.getBoundingBox();
System.out.printf("Person at x=%d, y=%d (confidence: %.4f)%n",
box.getX(), box.getY(), person.getConfidence());
}
```
### Smart Cropping
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.SMART_CROPS),
new ImageAnalysisOptions().setSmartCropsAspectRatios(Arrays.asList(1.0, 1.5)));
for (CropRegion crop : result.getSmartCrops()) {
System.out.printf("Crop region: aspect=%.2f, x=%d, y=%d, w=%d, h=%d%n",
crop.getAspectRatio(),
crop.getBoundingBox().getX(),
crop.getBoundingBox().getY(),
crop.getBoundingBox().getWidth(),
crop.getBoundingBox().getHeight());
}
```
### Dense Captions
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.DENSE_CAPTIONS),
new ImageAnalysisOptions().setGenderNeutralCaption(true));
for (DenseCaption caption : result.getDenseCaptions()) {
System.out.printf("Caption: \"%s\" (confidence: %.4f)%n",
caption.getText(),
caption.getConfidence());
System.out.printf(" Region: x=%d, y=%d, w=%d, h=%d%n",
caption.getBoundingBox().getX(),
caption.getBoundingBox().getY(),
caption.getBoundingBox().getWidth(),
caption.getBoundingBox().getHeight());
}
```
### Multiple Features
```java
ImageAnalysisResult result = client.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(
VisualFeatures.CAPTION,
VisualFeatures.TAGS,
VisualFeatures.OBJECTS,
VisualFeatures.READ),
new ImageAnalysisOptions()
.setGenderNeutralCaption(true)
.setLanguage("en"));
// Access all results
System.out.println("Caption: " + result.getCaption().getText());
System.out.println("Tags: " + result.getTags().size());
System.out.println("Objects: " + result.getObjects().size());
System.out.println("Text blocks: " + result.getRead().getBlocks().size());
```
### Async Analysis
```java
asyncClient.analyzeFromUrl(
imageUrl,
Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.CAPTION),
null)
.subscribe(
result -> System.out.println("Caption: " + result.getCaption().getText()),
error -> System.err.println("Error: " + error.getMessage()),
() -> System.out.println("Complete")
);
```
## Error Handling
```java
import com.azure.core.exception.HttpResponseException;
try {
client.analyzeFromUrl(imageUrl, Arrays.asList(VisualFeatures.CAPTION), null);
} catch (HttpResponseException e) {
System.out.println("Status: " + e.getResponse().getStatusCode());
System.out.println("Error: " + e.getMessage());
}
```
## Environment Variables
```bash
VISION_ENDPOINT=https://<resource>.cognitiveservices.azure.com/
VISION_KEY=<your-api-key>
```
## Image Requirements
- Formats: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WEBP, ICO, TIFF, MPO
- Size: < 20 MB
- Dimensions: 50x50 to 16000x16000 pixels
## Regional Availability
Caption and Dense Captions require GPU-supported regions. Check [supported regions](https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/ai-services/computer-vision/concept-describe-images-40) before deployment.
## Trigger Phrases
- "image analysis Java"
- "Azure Vision SDK"
- "image captioning"
- "OCR image text extraction"
- "object detection image"
- "smart crop thumbnail"
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