Last updated: August 2, 2026
Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images, screenshots, and scanned documents — free and private.
Upload an Image
JPG, PNG, WebP screenshots and scanned documents.
Extract Text From Any Image – Fast & Accurate
Turn screenshots, scanned documents, whiteboard photos, and infographics into editable text with our free OCR tool. Copy quotes from photos, digitize notes, or pull text out of any image in seconds.
Our OCR engine runs entirely in your browser — private, free, and accurate across 8 languages. No uploads, no limits, and no signup required.
How to Extract Text From an Image
Read any image in 3 simple steps.
Upload an Image
Drag and drop any screenshot, scan, or photo with text.
Extract Text
Click Extract Text — OCR runs locally in your browser.
Copy or Download
Grab the text with one click or save it as a .txt file.
Why Use Our OCR Tool?
100% Free
No fees, no limits, no signup.
Privacy First
Images never leave your device.
8 Languages
EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, PT, NL, HI.
Accurate OCR
Tesseract engine with progress tracking.
Easy Export
Copy or download as .txt.
Universal
Works on every device.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about OCR
How do I extract text from an image?
Upload your image, choose the text language (optional — it auto-detects), and click Extract Text. The recognized text appears instantly, ready to copy or download.
What languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, and Hindi.
Which image formats are supported?
PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, and BMP work best. For scanned PDFs, try the PDF to PNG tool first, then extract text.
Is it secure?
Your privacy is our priority. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser — your images are never uploaded to our servers.
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