Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from photos, screenshots and scans. The OCR engine runs inside your browser — your images are never uploaded anywhere.

First use downloads the OCR engine (~13 MB) from this site once; afterwards it's cached and even works offline.

Drop an image here or click to select

PNG, JPG, WebP or BMP — screenshots and scans work best

Tips for best results

  • Use sharp, well-lit images — blurry photos reduce accuracy.
  • Crop the image to just the text area if possible.
  • Straighten rotated scans first (see the Image tools).
  • Pick the right language — it significantly improves accuracy.