Image to Text (OCR)
Upload any image and extract the text instantly. Works with photos, screenshots, scanned documents, and more.
Drag & Drop Your Image Here
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP
How to Extract Text from an Image
- Click "Select Image" or drag and drop your image into the workspace above.
- A preview of your image will appear.
- Click "Extract Text" — the OCR engine will scan your image.
- Copy or download the extracted text once it appears.
What Can This Tool Extract?
Street signs, menus, whiteboards, books
Error messages, app text, website content
Contracts, invoices, letters, forms
Extract amounts, dates, line items
Tips for Best Results
- Use high-resolution images — blurry photos produce less accurate results.
- Ensure good contrast between text and background (dark text on light background works best).
- Avoid extreme angles — straight-on shots work better than angled photos.
- Well-lit images produce significantly better OCR accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. This tool uses Tesseract.js, which runs the OCR engine entirely in your browser. Your image never leaves your device.
What languages does it support?
This tool currently supports English text recognition. It works best with clear, printed text.
Why is my extracted text not accurate?
OCR accuracy depends heavily on image quality. Blurry, low-resolution, or poorly lit images will produce lower accuracy. Try using a higher-resolution image for better results.
Can I extract text from a PDF?
This tool works with image files. To extract text from a PDF, use our PDF to Word converter.