Free OCR - Image to Text Online
Extract text from images free. No upload required - works 100% in your browser with AI.
100% Private & Secure
Your images never leave your device. All text extraction happens in your browser using AI. No uploads, no servers, no privacy concerns.
📤 Upload Image
Supports: JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF • Tip: Use high-resolution images for best results
📝 Extracted Text
💡 Tips for Best Results
🎯 Common Use Cases
Scanned Documents
Convert scanned PDFs, receipts, and contracts to editable text
Screenshots
Extract text from screenshots, memes, and social media posts
Books & Notes
Digitize printed books, handouts, and study materials
Business Cards
Extract contact information from business cards quickly
Foreign Languages
Copy text from images for translation services
Accessibility
Make image text readable by screen readers
Privacy: All processing is done client-side; nothing you type or generate is sent to any server.
Monetization: We show light, non-intrusive ads to keep these tools free for everyone.
How It Works
- Upload your image (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, or GIF)
- Select the language of the text in your image
- Click "Extract Text" to start AI-powered OCR processing
- Copy or download the extracted text instantly
When to Use This Tool
- ✓Converting scanned documents to editable text
- ✓Extracting text from screenshots and social media images
- ✓Digitizing printed books, receipts, or business cards
- ✓Making image text searchable and accessible
- ✓Copying text from photos for translation
Use Cases & Examples
- •Students digitizing textbook pages and lecture slides
- •Accountants extracting data from receipt images
- •Researchers converting scanned PDFs to searchable text
- •Developers copying code from screenshots
- •Travelers translating foreign language signs from photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No! All OCR processing happens 100% in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What languages are supported?
We support 13 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi.
Why is accuracy sometimes low?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. For best results, use high-resolution images with clear, high-contrast text (black on white), good lighting, and standard fonts.
Can it read handwriting?
OCR works best with printed text. Handwritten text recognition is limited and may produce poor results.
What image formats are supported?
We support JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and GIF formats. For best results, use PNG or JPG with at least 1000px width.
Is there a file size limit?
There's no hard limit, but very large images (over 10MB) may process slowly. We recommend compressing large images first for faster processing.
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