Image to Text (OCR)
Pull editable text out of a photo, screenshot or scan, with support for several languages.
How to use the Image to Text (OCR)
- Upload the image or screenshot containing text.
- Choose the language of the text.
- Run the extraction and copy the recognised text.
About the Image to Text (OCR)
OCR accuracy depends almost entirely on the input. A straight, well-lit, high-contrast image of printed text will come out near-perfect; a blurry angled photo of a page in shadow will not. Straighten the image and crop to just the text before running it. Handwriting remains far harder than print for any OCR engine. Recognition runs in your browser, so scans of personal documents stay on your device.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the text extraction?
Very accurate on clear printed text; accuracy drops with blur, glare, skew and low contrast.
Which languages are supported?
Several, including English and other Latin-script languages — pick the correct one before running for best results.
Can it read handwriting?
Handwriting is much harder than print and results vary considerably.
How can I get more accurate OCR results?
Give it the sharpest, straightest image you can: crop away everything that is not text, make sure the page is evenly lit with no shadow across it, and hold the camera parallel to the page rather than at an angle. Choosing the correct language before you run it also makes a noticeable difference.
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Runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded. Last reviewed and updated .