Image to Text (OCR)
Pull editable text out of a photo, screenshot or scan with on-device OCR. The recognition engine runs locally in your browser — free and private.
- Free
- Online
- No limits
- Secure
Drop an image or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP — screenshots, scans, photos
The OCR engine downloads a small language model once, then runs entirely on your device.
Your file stays on your device — only its extracted text is sent to our AI server to generate the result.
What is Image to Text (OCR)?
Extract text from images and scanned documents with OCR. This free image-to-text tool reads photos, screenshots and scans and turns them into editable text you can copy — running right in your browser in several languages.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
- 1
Upload your image
Drop a photo or scan containing text, or click to browse.
- 2
Run the OCR
The tool recognizes the text in your image automatically.
- 3
Copy the text
Copy the extracted text and use it anywhere.
Key features
- Turn images and scans into editable text
- Recognizes text in several languages
- Works on photos, screenshots and documents
- Runs in your browser — images never uploaded
- Free with no limits and no watermark
- No app or account required
Why use Image to Text (OCR)?
Easy to use
Image to Text (OCR) was built to be as simple as possible. Add your file, get your result — there's no learning curve.
No installation
It runs right in your web browser. There is nothing to download or install on your device.
100% free
Use Image to Text (OCR) as much as you want, completely free — no account and no hidden fees.
Works everywhere
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iOS — if you have a browser, it simply works.
Privacy first
We respect your data. Your files are handled with privacy in mind and never kept longer than needed.
Fast & no limits
There are no artificial limits. Process your files quickly, as many times as you need.
Questions and answers
Is Image to Text (OCR) free to use?
Yes. Image to Text (OCR) is completely free, with no limits and no sign-up required.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Image to Text (OCR) works directly in your web browser, on any device.
Are my files safe?
Your file stays on your device; only the extracted text is sent to our AI server to create the result, and it is not stored.
Which devices and browsers are supported?
Image to Text (OCR) works on all modern browsers and operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
Is there a limit on how many files I can use?
No. You can use Image to Text (OCR) as many times as you like, for free.
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