FirstClickTools
FirstClickTools

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Free Online OCR Tool

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.

1

Upload an Image

Drag and drop any screenshot, scan, or photo with text.

2

Extract Text

Click Extract Text — OCR runs locally in your browser.

3

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.