Image to Text OCR

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Free Online OCR Tool for JPG, PNG, PDF

Convert pictures, screenshots, social posts, receipts, class notes, and scanned pages into editable text instantly. Our Image to Text Converter uses proven OCR technology to deliver accurate extraction, supports multiple file types and languages, and works right in your browser.

Why use our Image to Text Tool?

Fast: extract text in under a minute.
Free: no signup, no paywalls.
Accurate: advanced OCR (Tesseract-based) tuned for documents, screenshots, and even many handwritten notes.
Secure: we do not store or sell your data.
Multi-format: works with JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, HEIC, PDF, and more.
Multi-language: supports 30+ languages including English, Spanish, Arabic, Tamil, Sinhala, Chinese, and others.

Key features

One-click extraction. Upload or paste an image URL and get editable text immediately.
Supports screenshots and social media images. Extract text from WhatsApp status, Instagram stories, Pinterest, Twitter, and other platforms.
Handwriting and low-resolution images. Optimized to pull text from blurred or imperfect photos.
Downloadable output. Save results as a .txt or Word file, or copy to clipboard.
Extract via URL. Paste an image link instead of uploading a file.
No installation required. Works in the browser on desktop and mobile.

How it works

4 simple steps

Upload an image, paste an image URL, or drag and drop.
Select language if needed.
Click Convert. The tool reads the image and extracts text.
Copy the result, download a text file, or save as a Word document.

Supported formats

PNG, JPG, JPEG, JPE, JFIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, PDF, WebP and more.

Practical uses

Students: convert class notes and whiteboard photos into editable text.
Journalists: pull quotes from newspaper clippings and images quickly.
Businesses: digitize printed documents for archiving or analysis.
Social users: copy captions from social posts or screenshots.
Data entry: speed up manual data capture from paper forms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this tool?
A free online OCR service that converts images into editable text. Works with most image formats and supports many languages.

Is it free to use?
Yes. No registration required. Upload and convert as many images as you need.

How accurate is the conversion?
Very accurate for printed text and clear screenshots. Handwritten text and very low resolution images may require manual proofreading.

Can I extract text from a PDF image?
Yes. Upload PDF pages or screenshots and the tool will extract the text.

How do I download the output?
After conversion, copy the text to clipboard or click Download to save it as a .txt or Word file.

Is my data saved?
No. We respect privacy. We do not store or sell your images or extracted text.

Free Image to Text Converter OCR AI