Extract Text from Images Online with OCR
What is OCR (Optical Character Recognition)?
OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is a technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data. Our tool utilizes Tesseract.js, a pure JavaScript port of the famous Tesseract OCR engine, enabling this complex process to run smoothly inside your web browser using WebAssembly, without the need for server-side processing.
Powerful Features for Text Extraction
Our OCR tool combines speed, accuracy, and privacy to provide the best image-to-text experience. Designed for students, professionals, and developers alike.
Capable of recognizing text in over 100 languages. Whether it's English, Spanish, Chinese, or Russian, our OCR engine handles it with precision.
Intelligent algorithms attempt to maintain the original structure of your paragraphs and lines, making it easier to edit the output.
Powered by WebAssembly technology, all processing happens on your device. Your sensitive documents never leave your computer.
With a single click, copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a plain text file for immediate use.
Drag and drop PNG, JPG, BMP, or PBM files. Our tool handles various image formats seamlessly tailored for web usage.
Extract text from as many images as you need. No credit cards, no subscriptions, and no daily limits.
How To Extract Text from Images (OCR)
Follow these simple steps to convert any image into editable text in seconds. No software installation required.
Drag and drop your image file into the upload box, or click to select a file from your device. We support PNG, JPG, and BMP.
Once uploaded, the OCR engine automatically scans the image, identifying characters and words with high-speed processing.
The extracted text will appear in the text box. You can proofread and make any necessary corrections directly in the browser.
Click "Copy Text" to save it to your clipboard, or "Download" to save the result as a .txt file to your computer.
Use the extracted text for translation tools or other applications. The plain text format allows for easy integration.
Need to process another image? Simply click "Clear" or upload a new file to start the process again instantly.
Tips for Best OCR Results
OCR technology is powerful but depends on input quality. Follow these tips to ensure the highest accuracy for your text extraction.
Use the highest resolution images available. Small or pixelated text is difficult for the engine to recognize accurately.
Ensure the image is well-lit and free from shadows. Even lighting helps the algorithm distinguish text from the background.
Text that is horizontal is easier to read. If your scan or photo is skewed, try to rotate/straighten it before uploading.
Printed text with standard fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Times) yields the best results. Handwriting and decorative fonts are more challenging.
Black text on a white background is ideal. Low contrast between text and background can lead to missing characters.
Avoid images with watermarks, heavy noise, or crumples, as these can be interpreted as random characters.
Great For Digital Archiving & Productivity
Discover the versatile applications of our Image to Text converter. Streamline your workflow by digitizing physical content effortlessly.
Convert scanned paper documents, contracts, and invoices into editable digital text for easy archiving and searching.
Quickly capture text from whiteboard photos, textbook pages, or lecture slides to organize your study materials.
Extract information from screenshots, receipts, or business cards without manual typing, saving hours of tedious work.
Extract text from foreign language signs, menus, or documents to paste into translation tools like Google Translate.
Grab quotes from books or magazines to use in your blog posts, social media, or other creative projects.
Assist visually impaired users by converting text inside images into a format that can be read aloud by screen readers.
Why Choose Our Text Extractor?
Experience the advantages of modern web-based OCR. Fast, private, and efficient text extraction directly in your browser.
Unlike server-based solutions, we process everything locally. Your confidential documents, IDs, or notes are safe from prying eyes.
Forget bulky software. Access professional-grade OCR tools from any device with a web browser, be it a laptop, tablet, or phone.
Stop retyping text manually. Convert long documents or dense screenshots into text in seconds, boosting your productivity.
Works with all major operating systems (Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS) and browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Leveraging the Tesseract engine, we provide one of the most accurate open-source recognition capabilities available on the web.
Completely free to use. Save money on expensive OCR software subscriptions while getting comparable results for everyday tasks.
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications of our OCR-powered text extractor for developers and technical users.
Powered by Tesseract.js (v5), running Tesseract OCR engine via WebAssembly for maximum performance.
Standard bitmap support: PNG, JPEG, BMP, PBM. Optimized for single-column and multi-column text layouts.
Plain Unicode Text (UTF-8). Preserves basic line breaks and spacing from the original image.
Client-Side WebAssembly. Parallel processing capabilities using Web Workers to prevent UI freezing.
Default support for English, with dynamic loading capabilities for 100+ other language trained data files.
Based on the open-source Tesseract engine (Apache 2.0 License). Free for personal and commercial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
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