Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images & photos, free.
Tap to choose, or drag an image here
PNG, JPG, WebP — read 100% in your browser
The first run for each language downloads a small language model (a few MB) once, then it is cached for next time.
About Image to Text (OCR)
The Image to Text (OCR) tool pulls the words out of any picture, screenshot, scanned page or photo — right inside your browser. Upload an image and it recognises the text so you can copy, edit and reuse it instead of retyping everything by hand.
It supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Chinese and Arabic, and works on receipts, business cards, book pages, slides, signs and handwriting-style print. Because the recognition runs locally on your device, your images and their contents are never uploaded to a server.
It's a huge time-saver for students digitising notes, professionals extracting text from PDFs and screenshots, and anyone who needs to grab a quote, code snippet or address from an image in seconds.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
- Enter or paste your input.
- Pick the format you want to convert to.
- Copy the converted result instantly.
Frequently asked questions
Is this OCR tool free?
Yes — extract text from as many images as you like, free, with no signup.
Are my images private?
Completely. Recognition runs in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Which languages are supported?
English plus Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Simplified Chinese and Arabic — pick your language before extracting for the best accuracy.
Why does the first scan take a moment?
The first run downloads a small language file once; after that, scans are fast.