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Image to Text (OCR)

Pull editable text out of a screenshot or photo — copy it or download it, privately in your browser.

Extract text from an image online free with OCR, right in your browser. Drop in a screenshot or a photo that contains text, let it read the words automatically, then copy them or save a .txt file. It works as an image to text converter and screenshot OCR for pulling quotes, notes or numbers out of a picture. Your image is never uploaded.

Read the guide: How to Extract Text From an Image

Drop images here

PNG, JPG or WebP — a screenshot or photo with text — processed privately on your device

How it works

  1. 1

    Add an image

    Drop in a screenshot or photo that contains text.

  2. 2

    Text is read

    The text in your image is detected and pulled out automatically.

  3. 3

    Copy or download

    Copy the text or save it as a .txt file. Your image is never uploaded.

Instant & 100% private — nothing is uploaded

Your images are processed instantly on your own device and are never sent to a server — so there are no upload waits, no size limits from us, and no copies kept anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What image formats work?
JPG, PNG, WebP and most common image formats. Clear, high-contrast text gives the best results.
Is my image uploaded to read the text?
No. The text is read privately on your own device. Your image never leaves your computer.
Which languages are supported?
English is supported today. More languages are planned.
Can I copy or download the text?
Yes. Copy it to your clipboard in one click, or download it as a plain .txt file.

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