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Image to text (OCR)
Read the text in a photo, screenshot or scanned PDF.
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Accepts JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, GIF, PDF
How to use Image to text (OCR)
- Drop your JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, GIF, PDF file onto the page, or choose it from your device.
- Set the options you need, then press the button to start.
- Download the result. The whole job happens in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
Text recognition (OCR) reads printed text from photos, screenshots and scanned PDFs. Choose the language of the document for the best result. Clear, straight, well-lit images work best; handwriting is usually not recognised.
Questions and answers
Is Image to text (OCR) really free?
Yes. There is no charge, no account and no limit on how many files you convert.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to us or to anyone else.
Is there a file-size limit?
There is no fixed limit. Very large files depend on how much memory your device has; a computer copes with more than a phone.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes, once you have opened the tool while online. You can also save the whole site for offline use from the home page.