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Extract text from images with OCR

Recognize printed text in photos or scans and download a plain text file for editing or searching.

  • 1 free task a day, no account needed
  • No watermarks
  • Encrypted in transit
  • Deleted automatically

Image to Text (OCR) online, free

Extract printed text from JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF or TIFF images into a plain TXT file. The scan is straightened and converted to grayscale before OCR; text recognition works best with sharp, well-lit print. Use it in your phone browser without installing an app.

Good for: copy text from a receipt, digitize printed notes, search text from a photographed sign.

  • Editable output
  • Process several images
  • Choose a language

  • Editable output

    Download recognized words as plain text rather than an image of the page.

  • Process several images

    Recognize up to 20 images at once, with file-name headings separating multiple inputs.

  • Choose a language

    Select the primary printed language to improve recognition accuracy.

  • Works on any device

    Image to Text (OCR) runs in the browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android. Nothing to install.

How to extract text from images with OCR

  1. 1

    Upload one or more images containing printed text.

  2. 2

    Choose the text language and whether to preserve spacing.

  3. 3

    Run OCR, proofread the result and download the TXT file.

Limits and formats

Input
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF, TIFF
Output
TXT
Files per run
Up to 3
Max file size
25 MB for guests; free account 50 MB, Premium 500 MB
Kept for
1 hour, then deleted
Account
Not required

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert a photo of text into editable text?

Yes. Upload a clear photo or scan and download recognized text as a TXT file. Check the result for OCR errors before using it.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, HEIF and TIFF, up to 20 images per job (subject to your plan's batch limit).

Does OCR preserve columns and formatting?

The output is plain text, so fonts, images and exact page layout are not retained. The preserve-spacing option can keep inter-word spacing where recognized.

Does it recognize handwriting?

It is intended for printed text. Handwriting and blurry, skewed or low-contrast photos may give inaccurate results.

Which languages are available?

English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Can I take a picture on my phone?

You can upload a picture from your phone's camera or photo library in the browser; no separate app is needed.

What are the limits and retention policy?

Per-file limits are 25 MB for guests, 50 MB for free accounts and 500 MB for Premium. Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour, 24 hours and 7 days respectively.

Anything missing? Read how files are handled or write to support.

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