How to Use the Image to Text OCR Converter
Our free OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool makes it easy to extract text from images. Whether you have scanned documents, screenshots, or photos with text, our tool can convert them into editable text format.
Features
- Multiple Upload Options: Upload an image file directly or provide an image URL
- Multiple Image Formats: Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and WebP
- Multi-Language Support: Extract text in 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and more
- High Accuracy: Powered by Tesseract OCR engine for reliable text extraction
- Copy & Download: Easily copy the extracted text or download it as a text file
Step-by-Step Guide
- Choose Your Input Method:
- Upload an image file from your computer, OR
- Paste a URL to an image hosted online
- Select Language: Choose the language of the text in your image from the dropdown menu
- Extract Text: Click the "Extract Text from Image" button
- Review & Use: The extracted text will appear below. You can copy it to clipboard or download it as a text file
Common Use Cases
- Document Digitization: Convert scanned documents, receipts, and invoices into editable text
- Screenshot Text Extraction: Extract text from screenshots of articles, social media posts, or error messages
- Business Card Scanning: Quickly digitize contact information from business cards
- Book & Magazine Scanning: Convert printed text from books and magazines into digital format
- Translation Preparation: Extract text from images to translate using other tools
- Data Entry: Save time by extracting text instead of manually typing from images
Tips for Best Results
- Use high-resolution images for better accuracy
- Ensure the text in the image is clear and not blurry
- Good lighting and contrast improve OCR accuracy
- Straighten tilted images before uploading
- Select the correct language for optimal results
- For best results, use images with printed text rather than handwritten text
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What image formats are supported?
A: We support JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and WebP image formats.
Q: Can I extract text from handwritten notes?
A: While our OCR tool works best with printed text, it may be able to extract some handwritten text if it's clear and legible. However, accuracy will be lower compared to printed text.
Q: Is there a file size limit?
A: We recommend keeping images under 10MB for optimal performance.
Q: What languages are supported?
A: We support 15+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Arabic, Hindi, Vietnamese, and Thai.
Q: Is my data secure?
A: Yes, uploaded images are processed on our server and can be automatically deleted after processing. We do not share your data with third parties.
Q: Can I use this tool for free?
A: Yes, our Image to Text OCR Converter is completely free to use with no registration required.