Image to text.
Extract with OCR.

Upload a photo or screenshot and convert image to text using optical character recognition. Accurate, fast, and free.

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How to Extract Text from an Image Using OCR

Convert images to text with our free online OCR tool. Follow these steps to extract text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents:

  1. Upload your image: Drag and drop an image containing text onto the upload area. The tool works best with clear, high-contrast text — screenshots, scanned documents, photos of signs, and book pages are all supported.
  2. Click Extract Text: Press the Extract Text button to start OCR processing. The recognition runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js WebAssembly — your image never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy.
  3. Copy your extracted text: Once processing completes, the recognized text appears in the output area. Click Copy Text to copy it to your clipboard, or select and copy specific parts manually.

Features

  • 100% browser-based processing: OCR runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js with WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device — no server uploads, no data storage, complete privacy.
  • Accurate text recognition: Powered by the open-source Tesseract OCR engine, providing reliable text extraction from clear, well-lit images with good contrast.
  • Multiple image formats: Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and other common image formats for maximum flexibility.
  • One-click copy: Extracted text is displayed in a text area for review, with a single button to copy everything to your clipboard.

Common Use Cases

  • Digitizing printed documents: Convert physical documents, receipts, invoices, and business cards into editable digital text without manual typing.
  • Extracting text from screenshots: Capture text from video subtitles, presentation slides, web pages, and social media screenshots.
  • Academic research: Convert scanned book pages, research papers, and study notes into searchable digital text for easier reference and citation.
  • Product information: Extract ingredient lists, nutrition facts, barcodes, and product descriptions from packaging photos for cataloging or translation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the OCR tool really private and secure?

Yes, the OCR engine runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your image is never uploaded to any server — all processing happens locally on your device. This makes it completely private and secure, suitable for sensitive documents.

What languages does the OCR support?

The OCR is optimized for English text recognition. The Tesseract engine supports multiple languages, and English provides the highest accuracy. For best results, ensure your image has clear, high-contrast text.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Accuracy depends on image quality. High-resolution images with dark text on a light background, proper lighting, and minimal skew produce the best results. Handwritten text and decorative fonts have lower accuracy than printed text.

Is the image to text converter free?

Yes, the OCR converter is completely free with no usage limits. No signup or account is required. Since processing happens in your browser, there are no server costs limiting your usage.