# Creating Report From Image

## Content

## Overview

ActiveReports utilizes Azure Document Intelligence to generate report layouts directly from images.
If you selected the **Report from Image** option in the **Choose Report Type** screen, the Report Wizard will guide you through a series of intuitive steps outlined below.

>type=note
> To enable the "Report from Image" option, you must first configure your AI credentials. See [Configure ActiveReports using Config file](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/devops/customization/configure-ar#ai-providers){:target="_blank"} for instructions.

## Selecting an Image

Click the **Choose File** button to locate and select the source image you want to convert into a report.
![Report From Image - Configuration Dialog](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/8900da79-62c4-44bb-a8b0-49e017584cb5/image-20260114.9e6d61.png)

## Configuring Report Settings

On the same screen, you can fine-tune the final report layout by configuring the following properties:

* **Report Type**: Determines the fundamental layout structure of the created report.
    * `RDLX`: The default option. Choose this if you are unsure; it is suitable for most general-purpose reporting needs.
    * `Page`: Ideal for "pixel-perfect" reports where precise layout control is required (e.g., forms, legal documents, or pre-printed stationery).
* **Paper Size**: Select a standard pre-defined paper size, or choose `(Custom)` to manually specify the **Width** and **Height**.
* **Orientation**: Sets the page orientation (Portrait or Landscape).
* **Margins**: Defines the margin sizes for the report page.
* **Create Table as a single row**: When enabled, the AI analyzer identifies table structures in the image but generates only the header rows and a single "Details" row with empty cells, rather than attempting to reproduce every row of data visible in the image.
    Once you have configured these parameters, click the **Next >** button.

## Generating Report Layout

The next screen displays a waiting indicator while the AI processes your image and generates the layout. If an error occurs, the wizard will display a corresponding error message. You can interrupt the process or return to the previous step using the **Cancel** or **Back** buttons.
![Report From Image - Processing Progress Bar](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/8900da79-62c4-44bb-a8b0-49e017584cb5/image-20260114.e0cd04.png)

## Next Steps

Once the report layout is generated, you can proceed to [Configure Data Source](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-source){:target="_blank"} and [Data Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries){:target="_blank"} to populate your new report with data.