Image to Text (OCR)
Pull the text out of a photo or screenshot — free, in your browser
More languages are coming. For non-English text today, try the ☁️ cloud Image OCR tool.
100% private — Files are converted right in your browser and never uploaded to any server.
How it works
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Drop in a photo or screenshot with English text.
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Confirm the language (English at launch) and click Extract.
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Read the result on the page, copy it, or download it as a .txt file.
Why people choose us
Private by design
Your input is processed securely and never sold. Client-side tools never leave your browser at all.
Instant & free
No installs, no waiting. Results in seconds, right in your browser, on any device.
Free forever
No sign-up, no watermarks, no limits. All client-side tools are free to use as much as you like.
Frequently asked questions
Is my image uploaded anywhere?⌄
No — the OCR engine runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your image never leaves your device.
Which languages are supported?⌄
English at launch. For other languages, use the ☁️ cloud Image OCR tool, which runs on our servers and supports many more.
Why did it return no text or garbled text?⌄
OCR works best on clear, high-contrast, reasonably-sized text. Very small, blurry, rotated, or handwritten text is much less reliable.
Is there a file size limit?⌄
Up to 20 MB per image. Larger or more detailed images simply take a little longer to process.