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Image to text (OCR)

Copy the text from photos, screenshots and scanned documents.

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Get the text out of an image.

Choose an image with text (photo, screenshot, document)The image never leaves your device.

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Image to text (OCR): what it is for

The tool recognizes the text in images with OCR and turns it into editable text, ready to copy or download as .txt.

It works with photos of documents, screenshots and book pages. The images aren't uploaded to any server: everything happens in your browser.

How to use

  1. Choose the language of the text.
  2. Upload the photo or screenshot.
  3. Copy the text or download it as .txt.

When to use it

  • Copying text from screenshots and photos.
  • Digitizing documents.
  • Getting text from images in scanned PDFs.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work with handwriting?

It works best with printed or typed text. Cursive usually comes out with many errors.

Is the image uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser. The image never leaves your device.

Is it really free?

Yes, 100% free. No sign-up, no subscription and no usage limits. All Tools123 tools are free and run right in your browser.

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