Image to Text (OCR)
FreeExtract text from images with OCR. Add screenshots, photos, scanned pages or a PDF, choose the language, then copy, edit or download the text. Supports English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi and more.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
- 1Choose the language of the text.
- 2Add images or a PDF, or paste a screenshot.
- 3Copy, edit or download the extracted text.
Private by design. This tool runs in your browser. Nothing you enter or add is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
More than 20, including English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Persian, Chinese, Japanese and most European languages. You can combine up to three for mixed-language pages.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Text is read on your device. Only the OCR engine and language data are downloaded the first time, then saved in your browser.
How can I get more accurate results?
Use a sharp, well-lit image with the text the right way up, pick the correct language, and keep Enhance photos turned on for camera pictures.
Can it read handwriting?
It works best on printed text. Neat handwriting may partly work, but results vary.
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