Image to Text Online
Upload or drop your images and extract text instantly with our free OCR tool.
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF
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How to Use
- Upload or drag-and-drop your image using the upload area above
- Select the language of the text in your image
- Click on Extract Text to begin OCR processing
- Wait a few seconds while our OCR engine processes your image
- Copy or download the extracted text instantly
Free Image to Text Converter
Extract text from your images completely free of charge, without any subscription fees or watermarks.
Multiple Image Formats
Supports JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF and other common image formats for text extraction.
Fast OCR Processing
Our advanced OCR engine processes your images quickly, delivering accurate text extraction in seconds.
Works on All Devices
Use our tool on any device - Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android - with any modern browser.
Secure Processing
Your files are processed entirely in your browser - they never leave your computer ensuring complete privacy.
All OCR processing happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Turning a photo of text — a screenshot, a scanned page, a photographed document — into text you can actually edit or search normally means retyping it by hand. This tool uses optical character recognition to extract the text directly in your browser, so you can copy it out in seconds.
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Guides for Image to Text
How to use the Image to Text (OCR) tool
- Upload a photo or screenshot that contains text.
- Choose the language of the text, for example English or Arabic.
- Click Extract Text, then copy the result or save it.
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
OCR stands for optical character recognition. It reads the letters in an image and turns them into text you can copy and edit.
Which languages are supported?
You can choose from several languages, including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.
How do I get the most accurate result?
Use a clear, well-lit image with the text straight and in focus. Crop out everything except the text before uploading.
Can it read handwriting?
It works best on printed text. Neat handwriting may be partly recognised, but results vary.