Image to Text
Extract text from any image in seconds — free, no account required, and nothing leaves your device. Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned document, choose a language, and get your text instantly.
Drop your image here, or click to choose a file
JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF — up to 20 MB
How It Works
Pick your image
Drop any JPG, PNG, WebP, or scanned image onto the page. Up to 20 MB supported.
Choose a language
Select the language of the text — English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and more.
We read it here
Your image is processed entirely on your device — not sent anywhere. A progress bar shows you what's happening.
Copy or download
Copy the text to your clipboard in one click, or download it as a plain .txt file.
How to Extract Text from an Image Online
- Drag and drop an image file onto the upload area, or click to choose one from your device.
- Select the language of the text in your image from the language dropdown.
- Click Extract Text and watch the progress bar as the OCR engine reads your image.
- Once complete, the recognised text appears in the output area below the image.
- Click Copy to copy to your clipboard, or Download .txt to save the file.
Tips for Better OCR Results
| Tip | Why it helps |
|---|---|
| Use a high-resolution image | At least 300 DPI gives the engine enough detail to distinguish characters accurately. |
| Keep text horizontal | Rotated or skewed text reduces accuracy — straighten the image before uploading if possible. |
| Use good contrast | Dark text on a light background is easiest to recognise. Avoid glare or shadow on the text area. |
| Select the right language | Each language uses its own trained model. Matching the language to your image significantly improves accuracy. |
Features
- Your images stay private: OCR processing happens entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded or stored anywhere.
- No account required: Open the page and start extracting text straight away.
- 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi.
- Multiple formats: Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF images up to 20 MB.
- Flexible output: Copy text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
- Real-time progress: See what the OCR engine is doing as it works through your image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to your servers?
No. Your image never leaves your device. The entire recognition process runs inside your browser — nothing is sent to or stored on any server.
Is this free to use?
Yes, completely free. No account required, no usage limits, and no hidden charges.
Why is the first recognition slow?
The first time you use the tool, your browser needs to download the language data it requires (a few megabytes). After that initial download, the files are cached so subsequent recognitions are faster.
Which languages are supported?
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Arabic, and Hindi. Select your language before clicking Extract Text.
How can I improve accuracy?
Use a high-resolution image (300 DPI or above), ensure text is horizontal and clearly visible, use good contrast between text and background, and select the correct language.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
This tool works with image files. If your PDF is a scanned document, take a screenshot or export a page as a PNG or JPG, then upload that image.
Which browsers are supported?
The tool works in all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. No plugins or extra software needed.