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Image to Text (OCR)
Pull the text out of a photo, screenshot or scan with OCR. Upload an image, pick its language, and get editable, copyable text in seconds. The recognition runs entirely in your browser — your image is never uploaded.
Drop an image here or click to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · runs in your browser, never uploaded
Frequently asked questions
Is the image uploaded to a server?
No. The OCR engine runs in your browser, so your image stays on your device — safe for private documents and screenshots.
Which languages does it support?
It can read English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Chinese and Japanese — pick the language of the text before extracting for the best accuracy.
Why is the first run slower?
The recognition engine and the language data load the first time you use it. After that it's cached by your browser and runs faster.
How do I get the most accurate text?
Use a clear, high-contrast, well-lit image where the text is straight and reasonably large. Blurry or skewed photos reduce accuracy.
Image to Text (OCR) guides
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