Image to Text (OCR)
Pull editable text out of any image using optical character recognition. Upload a photo, screenshot or scan and copy the recognized text.
Drop your files here or click to upload
Extract text from images online free with OCR. Convert a photo, screenshot or scan into editable, searchable text you can copy. Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP and TIFF.
Why Use Image to Text?
OCR (optical character recognition) turns the pixels of printed or on-screen text into real, editable characters you can copy, search and reuse — saving you from retyping. Uploads are processed securely and deleted shortly after.
Accurate OCR
A proven recognition engine reads printed and screenshot text reliably.
Copy & Search
Get plain text you can copy, search and paste anywhere.
Many Formats
Works with JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP and TIFF images.
How It Works
1. Upload Your Files
Drag and drop your files or click to browse and select them from your device.
2. Automatic Processing
Your files are processed instantly with high quality and privacy in mind.
3. Download Results
Download your files individually or grab everything at once in a ZIP archive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about image to text (ocr).
OCR stands for optical character recognition — it detects letters and words in an image and converts them to editable text.
English is recognized by default. The engine reads clear printed and screenshot text most accurately.
It is processed securely on our server and deleted automatically a short time later.