The free Image to Text (OCR) tool converts text inside images into editable, copyable text. You upload or paste an image — for example a photo of a document, a screenshot, or a scanned page — and the tool uses optical character recognition (OCR) running in your browser to detect and extract the text. No image is sent to a server; the processing is done locally on your device using Tesseract.js. This is useful when you need to quote from a document that is only available as an image, copy text from a screenshot, or digitize printed or handwritten content. The first time you run the tool, the OCR engine may take a moment to load; after that, extraction is quick.

To use the tool, select an image from your device or drag it into the upload area. Supported formats include PNG, JPEG, and WebP. Once the image is loaded, click the button to start extraction. The tool processes the image locally and displays the recognized text in a box below. You can copy the full text or edit it before copying. For best results, use clear, well-lit images with readable font. Cropping to the text area and avoiding heavy skew or blur improves accuracy. The tool supports multiple languages depending on the loaded OCR data; you can select the language if the interface offers the option.

OCR saves time when you need to reuse text from documents, screenshots, or photos. Instead of typing everything manually, you get editable text in seconds. Students use it for notes and references; professionals use it for contracts and forms; anyone can use it to capture text from signs or printed material. Because this tool runs entirely in your browser, your images never leave your device. That is important for sensitive documents, confidential screenshots, or personal photos. No account or payment is required. Extract text from images whenever you need it, with privacy and speed.