Image to Text OCR - Extract Text from Images Online

The Image to Text OCR tool lets you extract editable text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents using powerful Optical Character Recognition technology, entirely in your browser.

Key Features

• Supports common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and WebP
• Recognizes text in multiple languages such as English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), and Japanese
• Choose a Layout mode — Auto, Single Block, Single Line, or Sparse Text — to match your image's structure for more accurate results
• Simple drag-and-drop or click-to-browse image upload with instant preview
• One-click copy to clipboard once text has been recognized
• 100% client-side processing, meaning your images never leave your device

How to Use It

Drop or select an image, choose the correct language and layout option for your document, then click to start recognition; once processing finishes, review the extracted text in the preview area and copy it with a single click.

Best Practices

For best results, use a clear, high-contrast image with minimal background noise, straighten any tilted photos before uploading, and select the layout mode that best matches your source — Single Line for captions, Single Block for paragraphs, and Sparse Text for scattered text like flyers or screenshots.

This free OCR tool is perfect for digitizing notes, converting scanned photos into editable text, and pulling quotes from screenshots — all without installing software or sending your data to a third-party server.