Image to text (OCR)
Photograph a document or take a screenshot and turn it into editable text — privately, on your device.
- 🔒 No upload
- ∞ No limits
- 🔍 Built-in OCR
- ✓ No sign-up
Drop a PDF or images here or choose filesTap to choose a PDF or images
🔒 Processed on your device — never uploaded · Free · No sign-up
Language: English. OCR downloads a ~3 MB language file once; it is then cached for offline use.
Key facts
- Works with JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC photos and screenshots.
- Batch: drop several images and get all the text at once.
- Copy or download as .txt.
- Runs entirely in your browser.
How to image to text (OCR)
- Drop your images.
- Click “Extract text”.
- Copy or download.
Tips for better results
- Photograph the page flat, in good light, filling the frame.
- Avoid shadows and angles; crop to the text.
- Screenshots work best of all.
Frequently asked questions
Can it read handwriting?
Neat print-style handwriting sometimes works, but OCR is designed for printed text.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The image is resized inside your browser and never leaves your device — important for ID photos and signatures.
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