Image to Text (OCR)
Copy text out of photos and screenshots.
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About Image to Text (OCR)
Copy text from screenshots, photos of documents, receipts or book pages. The OCR engine reads the letters in your image and turns them into text you can edit. Choose the language for better results.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
- 1Select or paste an image.
- 2Choose the language of the text.
- 3Click "Extract text" and copy the result.
Why use this tool?
- Private. Files never leave your device.
- Free. No sign up, no limits, no watermark.
- Fast. Results in seconds, no waiting in a queue.
- Any device. Works on computers, tablets and phones.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a screenshot?
Yes. Press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) on this page to paste an image from your clipboard.
Does it read handwriting?
Neat handwriting sometimes works, but OCR is made for printed text.
Why does it take a moment the first time?
The language data is downloaded once. After that it is faster.