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Free Image to Text Converter: Extract Text from Images Using OCR Technology

Transform images into editable text instantly with our advanced OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool. Your files never leave your device — 100% client-side processing ensures complete privacy. Extract text from photos, screenshots, scanned documents, receipts, business cards, and handwritten notes in 100+ languages.

Start Extracting Text How It Works
No Upload
100+ Languages
Works Offline
95%+ Accuracy

🔒 All OCR processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.

Upload Your Image File

Drop your image below or click to browse. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP formats. For best results, use clear, high-contrast images with legible text.

💡 Language data downloads on first use (3-10MB per language). Works offline after download.

Drag & drop your image here

or click to browse • Supports JPG, PNG, WebP

✓ All image formats ✓ No file size limit ✓ High accuracy OCR

How Our Image to Text OCR Works

Our advanced OCR technology uses Tesseract.js to recognize and extract text from images directly in your browser with no server upload required.

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Upload Your Image

Simply drag and drop your image file or click to browse. Supports all major formats including JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP. Your image stays completely private on your device — we never upload it to any server. Works perfectly with photos of documents, screenshots from your phone, scanned receipts, business cards, and even handwritten notes.

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Select Language & Process

Choose the language of the text in your image from 100+ supported languages including English, Hindi, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and more. Click "Extract Text" and our OCR engine powered by Tesseract.js will analyze the image using advanced pattern recognition. The first time you use a language, the system downloads the language data pack (3-10MB) which is cached for offline use.

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Edit, Copy, or Download

View the extracted text in an editable text area where you can make corrections or modifications. Copy the text to your clipboard with one click for pasting into documents, emails, or notes. Download as a TXT file for archiving or further processing. All processing completes in 5-15 seconds depending on image size and text complexity, with 95%+ accuracy on clear images.

💡 Tips for Best OCR Accuracy

  • Use high-resolution images with clear, legible text
  • Ensure good contrast between text and background
  • Avoid blurry, tilted, or distorted images
  • Select the correct language before processing

Why Choose Our Image to Text OCR Tool?

Experience powerful OCR technology with complete privacy and unlimited conversions at no cost.

100% Private Processing

Your images never leave your device. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. No server upload means complete privacy for sensitive documents like IDs, receipts, contracts, and personal notes. GDPR and CCPA compliant by design.

100+ Languages Supported

Extract text in English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, and 85+ more languages. Perfect for international documents, multilingual content, and global business needs.

95%+ Accuracy Rate

Powered by Tesseract.js, the same OCR engine used by Google. Achieves 95-99% accuracy on clear images with good contrast. Advanced pattern recognition handles printed text, typed documents, and even handwritten notes with proper optimization.

Lightning Fast Extraction

Process images in 5-15 seconds without server delays. Language data downloads once and is cached for offline use. No waiting in queues, no upload time, instant results. Works perfectly even on slower internet connections after initial setup.

Completely Free Forever

No hidden fees, no page limits, no subscriptions, no watermarks. Extract unlimited text from unlimited images without paying a cent. No registration or email required. Built with open-source technology to provide value to everyone.

Works on All Devices

Fully responsive design works on desktop, laptop, tablet, and mobile. Extract text on any device using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge. Mobile-optimized interface with touch-friendly controls. Works offline after language download.

Popular Use Cases for Image to Text OCR

Discover how professionals, students, and businesses use our OCR tool to save time and boost productivity.

Business & Professional

  • Digitize Business Cards: Extract contact information from business card photos instantly. Perfect for networking events and conferences.
  • Process Receipts & Invoices: Convert receipt photos to text for expense reports and accounting records without manual data entry.
  • Extract Text from Screenshots: Pull text from software screenshots, app interfaces, or error messages for documentation and troubleshooting.
  • Archive Legal Documents: Digitize scanned contracts, agreements, and certificates for searchable digital archives.

Education & Personal

  • Convert Lecture Notes: Extract text from photos of whiteboards, blackboards, or handwritten class notes for digital study guides.
  • Digitize Book Pages: Extract quotes and passages from book photos for essays, research papers, and citations without retyping.
  • Translate Signs & Menus: Photograph foreign language signs, restaurant menus, or documents while traveling and extract text for translation.
  • Create Digital Records: Convert important physical documents like IDs, passports, medical records, and insurance cards to searchable text.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Image to Text OCR

Get answers to common questions about extracting text from images using OCR technology.

What is OCR and how does it work?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that analyzes images to identify and extract text characters. Our tool uses Tesseract.js, an advanced AI-powered engine that recognizes patterns in images and converts them to machine-readable text with 95%+ accuracy.

Is this image to text converter free?

Yes, completely free! No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no page limits, and no watermarks. Extract text from unlimited images without paying anything or providing an email address.

Are my images uploaded to your servers?

No, never. All OCR processing happens directly in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device, ensuring 100% privacy. This makes our tool safe for sensitive documents like IDs, receipts, contracts, and medical records.

What languages does your OCR support?

We support 100+ languages including English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more. Select your language before processing for best results.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Accuracy ranges from 95-99% on clear, high-contrast images with legible text. Factors affecting accuracy include image quality, text size, font style, background contrast, and image resolution. Follow our tips for best results.

What image formats are supported?

We support all major image formats including JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and BMP. No file size restrictions, though very large images may take longer to process on mobile devices.

Does it work on mobile phones?

Yes! Our OCR tool is fully responsive and works perfectly on mobile devices. Take a photo with your phone's camera and extract text immediately. Compatible with Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge on Android and iOS.

Can it recognize handwritten text?

Yes, but with limitations. Our OCR works best with clear, legible handwriting. Accuracy for handwritten text is typically 70-85% compared to 95%+ for printed text. Use high-quality images with dark ink on light backgrounds for best results.

How long does OCR processing take?

Processing typically takes 5-15 seconds depending on image size, resolution, and text complexity. The first time you use a language, there's an additional 3-10 second download for language data, which is then cached for offline use.

Can I use this tool offline?

Yes! After the first use of a language, the language data is cached in your browser. You can then use the tool offline without an internet connection, making it perfect for travel or areas with poor connectivity.

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