Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images instantly using AI-powered OCR technology. Supports 100+ languages, runs in your browser.
Pick one or more languages that match the text in your image.
Click or drag & drop an image here
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP, GIF. Best results with clear, high-contrast text.
or paste a screenshot with Ctrl/⌘ + V
Image to Text Converter — Free Online OCR
Need to copy text from a screenshot, a scanned page, or a photo of a document? This free image-to-text (OCR) converter extracts editable text from any image directly in your browser. Choose one or more recognition languages, drop or paste your image, and get selectable text in seconds — nothing is ever uploaded to a server, so your files stay completely private.
How to Convert an Image to Text
Pick one or more recognition languages that match the text in your image. Selecting the right language dramatically improves accuracy.
Click to browse, drag and drop, or simply paste a screenshot straight from your clipboard with Ctrl/⌘ + V.
The OCR engine processes your image locally with a live progress bar. You can cancel anytime if needed.
Edit the extracted text if needed, then copy it to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Key Features
Upload by clicking, dragging, or pasting a screenshot directly from your clipboard — no need to save a file first.
Recognize text in over 100 languages, and combine several at once for multilingual documents.
All processing happens in your browser. Your images are never uploaded or stored anywhere.
The extracted text is fully editable before you copy it or download it as a text file.
Powered by Tesseract.js with cached language models, so it keeps working even without a connection after the first use.
No sign-up, no watermarks, and no limits on how many images you convert.
Popular Use Cases
Pull quotes, code, or messages out of screenshots in seconds.
Turn scanned contracts, invoices, and forms into editable text.
Extract numbers and details from receipts for quick bookkeeping.
Digitize printed book pages or notes so you can edit and search them.
Quickly capture text from business cards, packaging, or product labels.
Extract text in another language, then paste it into your favorite translator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR runs locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Which languages are supported?
Over 100 languages, including English, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more. You can select several at once for mixed-language documents.
How can I get the most accurate results?
Use clear, high-contrast images where the text is sharp and upright, and make sure the selected recognition language matches the text in the image.
Can I extract text from a screenshot without saving it first?
Yes. Just copy the screenshot and paste it directly into the tool with Ctrl/⌘ + V — there's no need to save a file.
Is there a limit on image size or number of conversions?
No. The tool is completely free and unlimited. Very large images may simply take a little longer to process.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool runs in any modern mobile browser, and you can upload photos straight from your camera or gallery.
Whether you're digitizing documents, grabbing text from screenshots, or capturing notes on the go, this browser-based OCR tool makes it fast, private, and free. Select your languages, drop in an image, and get clean, editable text in seconds.