Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images, photos, and scans.
Pull the text out of an image, screenshot, photo, or scanned document using optical character recognition (OCR). It runs entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded, so it stays completely private. The recognition engine downloads once on first use, then works offline.
Drag & drop an image, or click to browse
JPG, PNG, or a photo/scan of a document — up to 15 MB.
Best on clear screenshots, documents, and photos of real text. Stylized graphics, logos, and decorative fonts can't be read reliably.
Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
How to use the image to text (ocr)
- 1Upload an image or photo of text.
- 2Click Extract text (the engine loads on first use).
- 3Copy the recognized text.
Frequently asked questions
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No — recognition happens locally in your browser using an in-page OCR engine, so the image never leaves your device.
What images work best?
Clear, well-lit photos and scans of real text with good contrast. Stylized graphics, decorative fonts, and low-resolution images are harder to read accurately.
Why does the first run take a moment?
The OCR engine (a few MB) downloads once on your first extraction, then it's cached for instant use afterward.