Extract text from any image
Turn photos, scans and screenshots into copyable text.
The OCR engine runs entirely inside your browser, so documents and IDs never leave your device.
This tool reads text out of images. For plain format conversion use the full image converter.
Drop your images here
Pull the text out of photos, scans and screenshots
Choose imagesJPG, PNG, WebP · up to 20MB · your image is never uploaded
Everything runs in your browser — your files are never uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
Is my document uploaded to a server?
No. The OCR engine runs inside your browser, so contracts, IDs and receipts never leave your device. Only the language dictionary is downloaded once and cached.
Which languages can it read?
All 17 languages this site ships in — Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic and more. Pick the text's language and the matching dictionary is fetched automatically.
Why is the result inaccurate sometimes?
OCR quality depends on the source. Sharp, straight, well-lit images of printed text work best; handwriting, tiny fonts and busy backgrounds are harder. A low-confidence warning appears when the result needs double-checking.