OCR to Text

Extract text from images using OCR

This tool processes your files entirely in your browser. Your documents never leave your device.

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About OCR

Optical Character Recognition extracts text from scanned documents or images. Processing happens entirely in your browser - no data is sent to any server. Large documents may take several minutes.

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About This Tool

Extract text from images using OCR with our free online optical character recognition tool. Convert photographs, screenshots, and scanned images into editable text that can be copied, searched, and processed.

Upload images containing text and our OCR engine recognizes characters, words, and paragraphs. Supports multiple languages and various fonts. Copy the extracted text directly or download as a text file. Works with JPG, PNG, WebP, and other common image formats.

All OCR processing happens locally in your web browser. Your images and extracted text never upload to external servers, ensuring complete privacy for photographed documents, scanned records, and confidential visual content.

Perfect for extracting text from photographed receipts, digitizing handwritten notes, copying text from screenshots, or transcribing content from images. Best results with clear, high-contrast images featuring printed text. Processing time depends on image size and complexity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OCR to Text free?
Yes, completely free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, or usage limits. All tools are available at no charge.
Is it safe to use OCR to Text?
Yes, 100% safe. All processing happens locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server and never leave your device.
What is the maximum file size?
You can process files up to 100MB. Since everything runs in your browser, processing speed depends on your device.

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