Extract Text from Images

Free online optical character recognition (OCR) tool to convert images to text

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Fast & Accurate

Our OCR technology quickly converts images to text with high accuracy, saving you time and effort.

Multiple Languages

Extract text from images in various languages including English, Spanish, French, German, and many more.

Privacy First

All processing happens directly in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server.

How It Works

Upload Image

Select an image file from your device or drag and drop it into the upload area.

Select Language

Choose the language of the text in your image for more accurate results.

Extract Text

Click the Extract button and wait a moment while we process your image.

Copy & Use

Copy the extracted text to your clipboard and use it anywhere you need.

Popular Use Cases

Document Digitization

Convert printed documents, books, and receipts into editable digital text. Save time on manual retyping and reduce data entry errors.

Extract Text from Screenshots

Easily capture and extract text from screenshots, slides, presentations, and online images without tedious copying by hand.

Multilingual Text Recognition

Extract text from images in multiple languages. Perfect for translating foreign text, learning new languages, or working with international documents.

Research & Study

Students and researchers can quickly digitize text from books, papers, and study materials for easier reference, quoting, and organization.

Our Technology

Advanced OCR Technology

Our Image to Text tool utilizes Tesseract.js, a powerful optical character recognition (OCR) engine that accurately converts images to text. This technology identifies letters, numbers, and symbols within your images, making digitization quick and reliable.

Browser-Based Processing

Unlike other services, our tool processes your images directly in your browser. This means your files never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security for your sensitive documents.

Improving Accuracy

For best results, use high-resolution images with clear text. Proper lighting and minimal background noise will significantly improve recognition accuracy. Our tool works with various image formats including JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this service completely free?

Yes, our Image to Text converter is completely free to use with no hidden charges. We believe in providing accessible tools for everyone.

What languages can this tool recognize?

Our OCR tool supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi.

Are my images stored on your servers?

No. All processing happens directly in your browser. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security for your documents.

Can I extract text from handwritten notes?

Our tool works best with printed text. While it may recognize some clear handwriting, the accuracy for handwritten text is generally lower than for printed text.

What image formats are supported?

Our tool supports common image formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, and GIF. For best results, use clear, high-resolution images with good contrast between text and background.

What Our Users Say

"This tool saved me hours of manual transcription work. I had to digitize dozens of printed pages and it handled them perfectly. The accuracy is impressive!"

Sarah K. Research Assistant

"I love that everything is processed in the browser. No need to upload sensitive documents to some unknown server. The privacy aspect is what makes this tool stand out."

Michael T. Legal Professional

"The multilingual support is excellent. I regularly work with documents in English, Spanish and French, and this tool handles all of them surprisingly well."

Elena R. Translator