Accurate Text Recognition
Uses the same OCR engine that powers Google Docs document scanning. Handles printed text, screenshots, scanned documents, and signs.
Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from any image instantly in your browser. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image and OCR engine will recognize the text, then copy or download it with one click.
Image to Text (OCR)
Drag & drop or click to select - extract text from any JPG, PNG, or WebP image
100% in-browser - your image is never uploaded to any server.
Guide
How to Extract Text from an Image
1
Upload Your Image
Drag and drop or choose any image with text you want to extract.
2
Select Language & Extract
Pick the language used in the image and click Extract.
3
Copy or Download the Result
Copy the extracted text or download as a TXT file.
Pull Editable Text Out of Any Image
Whiteboard photos, scanned receipts, magazine articles, screenshot quotes: the OCR engine recognizes text in dozens of languages and outputs it ready to copy or download as TXT.
Saves hours of retyping, especially for journalists transcribing interview boards, students converting textbook pages, and lawyers digitizing old case files.
Benefits
Why Use Our OCR Image to Text Tool?
12 Languages Supported
Recognize text in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and Russian, all in the browser.
Copy or Download Instantly
Once the text is extracted, copy it to your clipboard in one click or download it as a plain .txt file, ready to paste into any document or editor.
100% Private & In-Browser
All processing happens inside your browser using fast in-browser engine. Your image is never sent to any server, so your data stays completely private.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our free OCR image to text tool.
Is my image sent to a server?
No. OCR engine runs entirely inside your browser using fast in-browser engine. Your image data never leaves your device at any stage of the process.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP work reliably. Any format your browser can display as an image, including GIF, BMP, and AVIF on supported browsers, will also work.
How accurate is the text recognition?
Accuracy is highest on clear, high-contrast images with standard fonts. Printed documents and clean screenshots typically return near-perfect results. Handwriting, very small text, and low-resolution scans may be less accurate.
Can I edit the extracted text before downloading?
Yes. The extracted text appears in an editable textarea. You can correct mistakes, remove unwanted lines, or format the text before copying or downloading.