Image to Text (OCR)

Image to Text Converter

Upload an image to extract text using browser-based OCR

100% Secure - No Server Upload

Upload Image (JPG, PNG, GIF up to 5MB)

Drop image here or click to browse

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF formats

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Max file size: 5MB

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OCR Settings

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How to Extract Text from Images

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Upload Your Image

Drag & drop or click to upload a JPG, PNG, or GIF image containing text.

2

Select Language

Choose the language of text in your image for better accuracy.

3

Extract Text

Click "Extract Text" to process the image using OCR technology.

4

Copy or Download

Copy the extracted text to clipboard or download as a text file.

Common Use Cases

Document Digitization

Convert scanned documents, receipts, or printed text into editable digital format.

Screenshot Text

Extract text from screenshots, social media posts, or website images.

Book & Article Scans

Convert scanned book pages or article images into searchable text.

Photo Text Extraction

Extract text from photographs of signs, menus, or business cards.

Tips for Better OCR Accuracy

Good Lighting & Contrast

High contrast between text and background improves accuracy dramatically.

Straight Alignment

Ensure text is horizontally aligned. Crooked text reduces accuracy.

Clear Fonts

Standard fonts (Arial, Times) work better than decorative or handwritten fonts.

High Resolution

Use images with at least 300 DPI for printed text, 150+ DPI for screenshots.

Correct Language

Select the right language for your text in the settings for best results.

Crop Unnecessary Areas

Crop the image to focus only on the text area to reduce processing errors.

Accuracy Expectations

Printed Documents 95-99%

Clear Screenshots 90-95%

Scanned Books 85-92%

Handwritten Text 60-75%

Frequently Asked Questions

100% secure - Images never leave your browser! Our OCR tool uses Tesseract.js which runs entirely in your browser. The image processing happens locally on your device, not on any server. This means:

No image upload to servers
Sensitive documents remain private
Faster processing (no network delay)
Works offline after initial page load

We support the most common image formats:

JPG/JPEG

Best for photos

PNG

Best for screenshots

GIF

Animated/static

BMP

Bitmap images

File size limit: 5MB per image
Recommended resolution: 300+ DPI for printed text
Color mode: Works with color, grayscale, or black & white

OCR accuracy depends on several factors. Common issues that reduce accuracy:

Blurry or low-resolution images

Solution: Use images with clear, sharp text

Complex backgrounds

Solution: Use images with plain backgrounds

Decorative or script fonts

Solution: Standard fonts work best

Poor lighting or shadows

Solution: Ensure even lighting on text

Yes, but with reduced accuracy (typically 60-75%). Handwriting OCR is challenging because:

Handwriting varies greatly between individuals
Inconsistent letter sizes and spacing
Curved or slanted baseline

Tip for handwritten text: Use "More Accurate" mode and ensure clear, dark ink on light background. Print handwriting (not cursive) works significantly better.

Try these steps to improve OCR accuracy:

1 Pre-process the image using an editor: increase contrast, convert to grayscale
2 Crop the image to include only the text area
3 Rotate the image so text is perfectly horizontal
4 Use "More Accurate" mode in the settings (slower but better)
5 Select the correct language for your text