Free Image to Text Converter — OCR Online
Extract text from any image online for free. Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned document and convert it to editable text instantly — no uploads to any server, no sign-up required.
Click to upload an image
or drag and drop here
JPG · PNG · WebP · BMP · TIFF · GIF
Tips for best OCR accuracy
- ✓Use high-resolution images — at least 300 DPI for scanned documents
- ✓Ensure good contrast between text and background (black text on white works best)
- ✓Keep the image straight — tilted or rotated text reduces accuracy
- ✓Select the correct language to improve recognition significantly
- ✓Handwritten text is supported but less accurate than printed text
- ✓Screenshots of websites or apps work well — they are already high resolution
How to Use
- 1
Upload your image
Click the upload area or drag and drop any image file — JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, or GIF. Your image is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to any server.
- 2
Select the language
Choose the language of the text in your image from the dropdown. Selecting the correct language significantly improves accuracy. English is selected by default.
- 3
Click Extract Text
Click the Extract Text button. On the first run, the tool downloads the language recognition data (about 4 MB). Subsequent runs are instant since the data is cached in your browser.
- 4
Copy or download the result
The extracted text appears in an editable text box. You can fix any errors manually, then copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Accurate OCR Engine
Powered by Tesseract OCR — the same engine trusted by Google, used in thousands of applications worldwide. Handles printed text, screenshots, and scanned documents.
14 Languages
Supports English, Bengali, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Turkish, and Italian.
100% Private
Your images are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server — your documents and screenshots stay on your device.
Editable Output
The extracted text appears in an editable field. Fix any OCR errors before copying or downloading — no need to re-run the whole process.
Completely Free
No sign-up, no subscription, no usage limits. Extract text from as many images as you need.
Works on Any Device
Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and Chromebook in any modern browser — no app needed.
Common Uses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this OCR tool free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no subscription, no usage limits. You can extract text from as many images as you want.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. This tool uses Tesseract.js, which runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device — making it completely private.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy depends heavily on image quality. Clear, high-resolution images with good contrast (black text on white background) give 95%+ accuracy. Blurry, low-contrast, or tilted images will have more errors. Handwritten text is less accurate than printed text.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and GIF are all supported. For best results, use PNG or high-quality JPG images.
How to Extract Text from a Screenshot?
Take a screenshot and save it, then upload it here. Screenshots are usually high resolution and give excellent OCR results since the text is crisp and clear.
How to Convert a Scanned PDF to Text?
If your PDF is a scanned image (not a native PDF with selectable text), take a screenshot of each page or export the pages as images, then upload them one by one to this tool.
Does it support handwriting recognition?
Tesseract OCR has basic handwriting support, but accuracy is much lower than for printed text. For best handwriting results, ensure the writing is clear, dark, and on a white background.
Why does the first run take longer?
On the first run, the tool downloads the language recognition data file (about 4 MB for English). This is cached in your browser, so all subsequent runs start immediately.
How to Improve OCR Accuracy?
Use high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher for documents), ensure good contrast, keep text straight (not tilted), and select the correct language. For low-quality images, try increasing contrast or sharpness using the Image Resizer tool first.
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This tool is built and maintained by Shuvo Kamal — software developer and licensed mortgage banker. It is provided free of charge as part of a suite of free tools at shuvokamal.com/tools.