Free Online OCR Tool - Image to Text
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology transforms images containing handwritten or printed text into machine-readable text data. Our Free Online OCR Tool makes this advanced technology accessible to everyone directly in the browser.
Whether you need to digitize a printed document, extract a quote from a book page, or pull text from a screenshot, our tool handles it instantly. With support for over 100 languages, you can convert images and PDFs to editable text without installing any software.
Key Features
Multi-Language Support
Accurately recognize text in over 100 languages, including English, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, and more.
Format Flexibility
Upload various file types including JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, WebP, and even PDF documents.
Secure & Private
All OCR processing is performed locally in your browser text never leaves your device.
Easy Export
Copy extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt file with a single click.
How to Use This Tool
- ✓Upload your image or PDF by clicking the upload area or dragging and dropping the file.
- ✓Select the primary 'OCR Language' of the text in your image for better accuracy.
- ✓Click 'Extract Text' and maximize the window to watch the progress bar.
- ✓Once finished, review the extracted text in the result box.
- ✓Use 'Copy Text' or 'Download' to save your content.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this OCR tool?
Our tool uses the advanced Tesseract.js engine. Accuracy depends on the image quality; clear, high-resolution images with standard fonts yield the best results.
Can I convert handwritten text?
Yes, but results may vary. Neat, printed handwriting is recognized better than cursive or messy scrawls.
Is there a limit on how many images I can scan?
There are no limits! You can process as many images as you like, completely free of charge.
Digitizing your documents has never been easier. Say goodbye to manual typing and let our AI-powered OCR tool do the hard work for you in seconds.