Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images with free OCR - right in your browser.
Turn images into editable text with this free OCR tool. Upload a photo or screenshot, choose the document language, and extract the text in seconds. Images are processed locally and never uploaded.
Upload an image
Drag and drop an image here, or choose a file from your device.
Image to Text (OCR) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR?
OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is technology that recognizes text inside images and converts it into editable, searchable text.
Which image formats are supported?
You can use JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP and other common image formats containing clear, printable text.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Recognition runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded, so private documents stay on your device.
Which languages can this OCR tool read?
It supports many languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish and Chinese. Pick the language of your document for the best accuracy.
Why is some text recognized incorrectly?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-contrast images with horizontal text give the best results; blurry or handwritten text is harder to recognize.