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Image to Text Converter (OCR)

Copy text from photos, screenshots and scanned images. Select JPG or PNG images, pick the language, and get editable text in seconds — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.

Up to 20 files, 20 MB each. Files are processed in your browser and never uploaded.

✓ Free  ·  ✓ No sign-up  ·  ✓ Files stay on your device  ·  ✓ Works on phone and computer

How to convert an image to text

  1. Select your images. Click “Select JPG or PNG images” or drop up to 20 images onto the box.
  2. Choose the language. Pick the language of the text in the image.
  3. Recognise text. Click “Recognise text”. The first run loads the recognition engine, which takes a few seconds.
  4. Copy or download. The text appears in a box with a Copy button. You can also download it as a .txt file.

When to use Image to Text

Screenshots

Copy text from a screenshot of an email, chat or web page.

Photos of documents

Get the text from a photographed letter, notice or receipt you received.

Printed handouts

Turn a page from a book or handout into text you can quote or edit.

Business cards and signs

Copy contact details or information instead of typing them.

Good to know

  • JPG and PNG images, up to 20 at a time and 20 MB each.
  • Several images are combined into one text, each starting with its file name.
  • Clear, well-lit, straight images give the best results. Handwriting is not recognised reliably.
  • 9 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Hindi and Bengali.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. It is free to use, with no sign-up and no watermark added to your file.

No. The tool runs inside your own browser, so your file never leaves your device. Nothing is stored after you close the page.

JPG and PNG. For a PDF, use OCR PDF.

Neat block capitals sometimes work, but handwriting is generally not recognised reliably. Our team can type it out for you.

Use a sharp, straight image with good light and dark text on a light background. Crop out anything that is not text.

Yes. Choose a photo from your gallery or take one, then tap “Recognise text”.

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