How to Convert Image to Word — OCR to Editable DOCX Free
Direct answer: Go to convertfloor.com/tools/image-to-word, upload your image (JPG, PNG, scanned photo, or scanned PDF), and download an editable DOCX file. OCR extracts the text automatically. Free, no signup.
Converting an image to a Word document uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition). For tips on getting the best results, see our guides: OCR Accuracy Tips and Best Image Format for OCR.
Step-by-Step: Image to Word
Go to Image to Word (OCR). Accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and scanned PDFs up to 100MB.
Upload your image. Drag and drop or click browse.
Wait for OCR processing. This takes 15–60 seconds depending on complexity.
Download the DOCX. Open in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, or Pages.
Review and correct. OCR is very accurate on clear images but always proofread the output.
Image to Word vs Image to Text — Which Do You Need?
Image to Word (DOCX)
Image to Text (TXT)
Output is an editable Word document
Output is plain text — no formatting
Preserves paragraph structure and layout
All text in one block, no visual hierarchy
Good for: letters, contracts, reports
Good for: data extraction, AI processing, copying
Open in Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice
Open in any text editor
For plain text output, use Image to Text (OCR) instead.
How to Get the Best OCR Results
1. High Resolution — 300 DPI Minimum
The most important factor. For detailed guidance, see: Best Image Format for OCR.
2. Straight Alignment
Skewed text causes OCR to misread entire lines. Use a document scanner app (iOS Files scanner, Google Drive scanner) to auto-straighten.
3. Good Contrast
Black text on white paper converts perfectly. Shadows over text or coloured backgrounds reduce accuracy.
4. Black and White for Text Documents
Greyscale or black-and-white scans have less noise and convert faster and more accurately.
If your OCR results are poor, see: Why OCR Fails (and How to Fix It Fast) for specific causes and solutions.
Common OCR Errors and Fixes
Error Type
Example
Fix
Letter substitution
'l' read as '1'
Proofread numbers and names carefully
Extra spaces
'hel lo' → 'hello'
Find & Replace double spaces in Word
Broken paragraphs
Sentence split into two
Find & Replace line breaks within paragraphs
Column text merged
Two columns in one flow
Re-arrange paragraphs manually
Wrong characters
'£' read as 'E'
Check all numbers and currency symbols
Scanned PDF to Word — Same Tool
Image to Word also handles scanned PDFs (image-only PDFs where text cannot be selected). Upload the scanned PDF exactly as you would an image file. For a dedicated guide, see: Convert Scanned PDF to Word and Convert Scanned Image to Word.
How to Convert Image to Word on iPhone
Open Safari → convertfloor.com/tools/image-to-word.
Tap Upload → select from Photos or Files.
Wait for OCR processing.
Tap Download. The DOCX saves to Files → Downloads.
Open in Pages or Word for iOS.