Turn a photo, screenshot or scan into text you can copy. This free OCR tool reads 22 languages and runs in your browser, so your images are never uploaded.
Extract text now →- Free
- No upload
- No sign-up
Pick the language printed in the picture for the best accuracy.
How to convert an image to text
Three steps, no account.
Add your image
Drop a picture, click to choose files, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V. You can add up to 30 images.
Pick the language
Choose the language printed in the picture, then press Extract text.
Copy the text
Check the text, fix any mistakes, then copy it or download it as a .txt file.
Why use this image to text tool
Most online OCR sites upload your pictures. This one reads them on your own device.
Private by design
Bank letters, ID cards and chats stay on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.
Free and unlimited
No daily limit, no credits, no sign-up and no watermark.
22 languages
From English, Spanish and French to Hindi, Urdu, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.
Many images at once
Read up to 30 pictures in one go; each result is labelled with its file name.
Copy or download
Copy the text with one click or save it as a plain .txt file.
Honest results
You see exactly what was read, so you can check it against the picture.
What works well and what does not
OCR (optical character recognition) is strong on clear printed text and weaker on everything else.
| Picture | Result to expect | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Screenshot of a web page, chat or app | Very good | Paste it straight in with Ctrl+V |
| Scanned document or book page | Very good | Scan or photograph it flat and straight |
| Phone photo of a printed page | Good | Use bright, even light and fill the frame with the text |
| Receipt or bill | Good, check numbers | Compare totals and dates with the paper |
| Sign, poster or product label | Mixed | Crop to the text; fancy fonts are harder |
| Handwriting | Poor | Only neat block letters are read, with mistakes |
Small picture? Enlarge it first with the AI Image Upscaler, then run it through this tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is this image to text converter free?
Yes. There is no limit on the number of images, no sign-up and no watermark. The page is supported by ads.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. The text recognition runs inside your browser on your own device. Your images and the text found in them are never sent to us.
How accurate is it?
It is very accurate on clear printed text such as screenshots, scanned pages, book pages, receipts and slides. Accuracy drops with blurry photos, small or stylised fonts, text at an angle and busy backgrounds. Always check the result against the image before you rely on it.
Can it read handwriting?
Only neat, printed-style handwriting, and with mistakes. The engine is trained on printed text, so joined-up handwriting is usually not read correctly.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Arabic, Urdu, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Turkish, Indonesian and Vietnamese. Choose the language printed in the picture before you start; “English + Hindi” reads both in one image.
How do I copy text from a screenshot?
Take the screenshot, click on this page and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on a Mac) to paste it, then press Extract text and Copy text.
Can I convert a PDF to text?
This tool reads images. For a PDF, take a screenshot of the page, or use our PDF to Word converter, which keeps the text of normal PDFs.
Why does the first image take longer?
The reading model for your language is downloaded once, the first time you use it, and then kept by your browser. After that, images are read in a few seconds.
Does it keep tables and formatting?
It keeps the line breaks and reading order. It does not rebuild tables, fonts or columns; you get plain text that you can paste anywhere.
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