Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from any image.

Image to Text (OCR) is a free online tool to extract text from any image. It runs entirely in your browser, so your files never leave your device — nothing is uploaded. There's no sign-up, no watermark, and it works on any modern browser on desktop or mobile.

How to use Image to Text (OCR)

This image to text tool uses on-device OCR to pull editable, copyable text out of photos, screenshots and scanned documents. Drop in an image and it recognizes the words so you can copy them into a document, email or note instead of retyping. It is a fast, private image to text OCR converter that runs entirely in your browser, so your images are never uploaded.

Read the full guide: How to Extract Text From an Image With Free OCR

1Add an image, screenshot or scan by dragging it in or selecting it from your device.
2Let the on-device OCR scan the image and recognize the text.
3Copy the extracted text and paste it wherever you need it.

Stop retyping

Extract text from photos, screenshots and scans so you can copy it instead of typing it out.

On-device OCR

Text recognition happens locally, so your images are never uploaded to a server.

Free and instant

Pull text from images in seconds with no account, no cost and no watermark.

Image to Text (OCR) — frequently asked questions

What kinds of images work best for OCR?

Clear, high-contrast images with sharp, level text give the best results, such as screenshots, document scans and signs. Blurry, low-light or heavily stylized text can reduce accuracy.

Is the extracted text always perfect?

OCR is highly accurate on clean text but not flawless, especially with unusual fonts, handwriting or poor image quality. It is a good idea to quickly proofread the result before using it.

Does this image to text tool upload my files?

No. The OCR runs entirely in your browser, so your images are never uploaded. Your photos and scans stay on your own device the whole time.