Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from photos, screenshots and scanned documents — free, private, in your browser.

📷 Drop an image here or click to upload

PNG, JPG, WebP supported

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How to extract text from an image

  1. Upload or drag & drop your image above.
  2. Wait a few seconds while OCR processes it (first run downloads the language data).
  3. Copy the extracted text or edit it as needed.

Best results tips

  • Use clear, well-lit images with sharp text.
  • Screenshots of text work better than angled photos.
  • Crop to the text area before uploading for faster, more accurate results.

FAQs

How accurate is the OCR?

Very accurate on clear text, screenshots and printed documents. Handwriting and blurry photos give lower accuracy.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. OCR runs 100% in your browser with Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device.

Which image formats are supported?

PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP and most common image formats.