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Extract text from images
OCR for JPG, PNG, or WebP - English only, max 5MB.
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How it works
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Upload an image
JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 5MB.
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Run OCR
We detect and extract text.
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Copy or download
Plain text ready to use.
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Frequently asked questions
Which formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 5MB.
Does handwriting work?
Printed text works best; handwriting may have more errors.
Is OCR free?
Yes, with daily limits. Sign in for a higher limit.
Is my file stored?
No. Files are deleted after processing.
What this tool does
Upload one image (JPG, PNG, or WebP, max 5MB) and click Extract Text. We run OCR (optical character recognition) and return the text as plain text. We do not store your file on our servers after processing, and it is deleted immediately after processing. OCR extracts text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents so you can digitize printed text, copy content from images, or make image content searchable. English-only processing.
Use a clear, high-contrast image under 5MB. Handwriting and low-quality scans may have errors.
Related: Image to Word · OCR from screenshots, receipts, and bad photos · when you are batching pages first
When to use this vs other tools
- When you need to copy text from a photo or screenshot
- When digitizing printed or handwritten text from a scan
- When you want searchable text from an image
- For receipts, forms, or documents captured as images
- When you need plain text without layout or images
Common problems and fixes
Extraction fails or text is wrong
Use a clear, high-contrast image under 5MB. Handwriting and low-quality scans may have errors.
Wrong language or garbled text
This tool supports English only. For other languages, use a tool that supports your language.
Usage limit reached
Sign in for a higher daily limit. Limits reset at midnight.
Real-world use case
Useful for extracting text from receipts, whiteboard photos, and screenshots into editable text.
Limitations
OCR accuracy depends on image clarity, language, and text orientation.
Practical tips
- Crop to text area before upload.
- Use higher-contrast images for better OCR results.
Edge cases
- Low-contrast or blurry images reduce OCR accuracy.
- Handwriting and stylized fonts can fail.
Manual vs tool
Manual typing is precise but slow; OCR accelerates first draft extraction.
Related tools
Tools that pair well with this workflow.
What this tool does in the real world
If you've ever received a screenshot with important instructions and no editable text, this is the tool you open. It pulls words out of an image so you can copy, search, and paste them where you need them. It is also useful for receipts, shipping labels, printed notices, and old scanned pages where copy-paste is impossible.
How to use
- Upload one clear image file (JPG, PNG, or WebP).
- Run OCR and wait for extraction.
- Copy the output into email, docs, forms, or notes.
- Check numbers and proper names before sending.
When to use this vs other tools
Use Image to Text when plain text is enough. If you need an editable DOCX file with paragraphs and revision support, use Image to Word. If you need a searchable PDF archive that still looks like the original page, use Image to PDF.
Common problems and fixes
Blurry photos are the number one OCR killer. If text comes out broken, retake the image with better light, crop to the text area, and keep the page straight. High-contrast scans beat dark phone shots almost every time. Also, do a quick review of totals, dates, and IDs because OCR can swap similar characters.
Where Image to Text fails (and what to do)
The tool usually fails for predictable reasons: dark photos, glare across lines, tiny text, or screenshots with heavy compression. When OCR output looks broken, do not keep retrying the same file. Retake the image with better light, crop to text only, and avoid zoomed-out captures where the text is microscopic.
If you need editable paragraphs with basic document structure, jump to Image to Word. If you need archive-style output where the page keeps its original look, Image to PDF is usually the better fit. For deeper troubleshooting, see why OCR fails.
Image to Text vs OCR tool workflows
Think of this as the lightweight OCR tool for quick extraction. It is ideal when you only need words copied into email, chat, or notes. It is not ideal when you need polished deliverables. For that, use the image to word converter or searchable PDF workflow depending on your end format.
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