Free Online Image to Text (OCR)
Extract editable text from screenshots, photos, and scanned documents. Choose a language, enhance the image for better accuracy, then copy or download the result.
Upload Image
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP
Tip: Crop to text area for best OCR
Text will appear here
Click “Run OCR” after uploading
OCR Options
Pick the same language as the image text for higher accuracy.
Helpful for faint scans and low-contrast screenshots.
These options only change the displayed result, not the OCR engine.
Privacy
OCR runs in your browser using Tesseract.js. For general OCR info: OCR.
Powerful Image to Text Features
Fast OCR
Extract selectable text from images with live progress updates.
Multi-language
Choose the correct language for better recognition on mixed content.
Copy and Download
Copy text with one click, or download a clean TXT file for notes and docs.
How It Works
Upload
Choose an image or drag-and-drop it into the upload area.
Run OCR
Select language, optionally enhance contrast, then start recognition.
Use Text
Copy the output or download a TXT file for editing and sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What images work best for OCR?
Sharp, high-contrast images with straight text. Crop to the text area for higher accuracy.
Can it read handwriting?
Handwriting recognition varies. Printed text generally produces better results.
Why does OCR miss characters?
Blur, compression artifacts, stylized fonts, shadows, and mixed languages can reduce accuracy. Try enhance contrast and re-run.