Image to Text Converter

Extract text from JPG, PNG, and WebP images for free. Review the OCR result, edit any mistakes, and copy the text or download a TXT file directly in your browser.
Processed locally in your browser. No files are sent to servers.

Extract text from an image

Turn printed text in a photo, screenshot, or scanned page into editable text.

JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP. One image up to 10 MB and 12 megapixels.

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How to extract text from an image

Convert a photo, screenshot, or scanned page to editable text in three steps. Clear printed text gives the best results.

  • Choose a JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP image or drag it into the tool.
  • Select the text language, then choose Extract text to start OCR in your browser.
  • Review and edit the extracted text, then copy it or download a TXT file.

Why use this free image to text converter?

Copy text from photos and screenshots without retyping it.

Free and easy to use

Extract text from one JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP image up to 10 MB and 12 megapixels. No signup required.

JPG and PNG to text

Turn clear photos, screenshots, and scanned pages into editable text. JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images are supported. Convert HEIC photos to PNG first using our HEIC to PNG tool.

Review, edit, and copy your text

OCR can make mistakes. Check names, dates, numbers, and punctuation in the editable result before copying it or downloading a plain TXT file. This tool extracts text, rather than preserving the image layout or creating a Word document.

Keep scanning with Scan.Plus

For documents with multiple pages and AI tools to summarize, translate, and chat with your scans, use the Scan.Plus mobile app. This browser tool focuses on extracting printed text from one image at a time.

FAQs

How can I extract text from an image?

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Choose a JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP image, select the language of its text, and choose Extract text. Review and correct the OCR result, then copy it or download it as a TXT file.

Is this image to text converter free?

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Yes. You can extract printed text from one supported image at a time without signing up. The image must be no larger than 10 MB or 12 megapixels.

Can I convert JPG or PNG to text?

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Yes. JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP images are supported. For a HEIC or HEIF photo, first use our HEIC to PNG tool, then select the PNG here. PDF and TIFF files are not accepted by this image tool.

Which OCR languages are available?

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Choose English, Russian, Spanish, French, Japanese, Turkish, German, Portuguese, Italian, or Korean. Select the language that matches your image. This tool does not automatically detect the language or translate the extracted text.

Does OCR preserve formatting or read handwriting?

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The output is plain text. Tables, columns, spacing, and document layout may not be preserved. Clear upright printed text works best; handwriting, blur, low contrast, and decorative fonts can produce errors. Always review the result.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

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No. Image recognition runs locally in your browser. The OCR engine and the selected language data are downloaded when needed, so an internet connection is required for initial loading. Your image is not sent to an OCR server by this tool.

Can I extract text from a PDF or scan multiple pages?

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This tool handles one image at a time. For a PDF, convert the page you need with our PDF to PNG tool and extract text from that image. Use the Scan.Plus app for document scanning and additional AI features.

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