AI first, private fallback
We try cloud AI OCR first for accuracy. If that fails, Tesseract.js runs entirely in your browser.
Free · AI + browser fallback · No signup
Extract text from any image
Upload a screenshot, photo, or scan — get editable text in seconds. Free online OCR with a browser fallback when needed.
Browser fallback if AI fails12+ languagesSmart preprocessing
Must match the text in your image (e.g. English for Latin letters).
Clean Mode
Best for screenshots & documents — off for logos & photos
Drop your image here
or click to browse · PNG, JPG, WEBP
Extract Text uses cloud AI OCR first (max 10 AI uses per visitor per day). If that fails or the limit is reached, it falls back to browser OCR. Provider details are in our Privacy Policy.
Extracted Text
Why use our free OCR tool?
Built for students, freelancers, and anyone who needs fast image-to-text conversion without installing software.
12+ Languages
Extract text from English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.
Smart Preprocessing
Dual-pass image enhancement and adaptive thresholding improve accuracy on screenshots and scans.
Instant Results
Upload an image, pick a language, and get copy-ready text in seconds — no account required.
Works Everywhere
Use on desktop, tablet, or phone. No software install — just open the page and start extracting.
Free Forever
No subscriptions, watermarks, or daily limits. A practical OCR tool you can rely on anytime.
How to extract text from an image
Three simple steps — no technical skills needed.
01
Upload your image
Drag and drop a PNG, JPG, or screenshot — or click to browse from your device.
02
Choose language & settings
Select the document language. Turn on Clean Mode for better layout on pages and UI screenshots.
03
Extract and export
Click Extract Text, then copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file for editing.
Popular use cases
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) turns pixels into readable, editable text. Here are the most common ways people use this tool.
Screenshots & UI text
Pull text from app dialogs, error messages, and software screenshots without retyping.
Receipts & invoices
Digitize printed receipts, bills, and business documents for expense tracking or records.
Books & study notes
Convert photographed textbook pages, handwritten notes, or printed articles into editable text.
Photos of signs & labels
Read text from product labels, street signs, menus, and packaging when traveling or shopping.
Accuracy, formats, and limitations
Best results
Clear screenshots, high-contrast scans, and well-lit photos of printed text usually work best. Choose the correct document language before extracting.
Supported formats
Upload PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, or GIF. Crop to the text area when possible, and keep the image sharp enough that characters are readable by eye.
What to expect
Handwriting, decorative fonts, blur, and heavy glare can reduce accuracy. Always proofread before using OCR output for important work.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you start extracting text.
Is this OCR tool really free?
Yes. OCR Text Extractor is completely free with no signup, no watermarks, and no usage caps.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
For AI OCR, the image is sent securely to a Google AI service to extract text and is not stored by us. If AI OCR fails, recognition falls back to Tesseract.js in your browser and that pass stays on your device. See the Privacy Policy for provider details.
What image formats are supported?
You can upload common image formats including PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and GIF.
Ready to convert your image to text?
Scroll up to the tool, upload an image, and get editable text in seconds — free, with AI OCR and a browser fallback.
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