Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from images using Tesseract.js OCR. Supports 12 languages. 100% private — your images never leave your browser.

Drop an image here or click to browse

JPG, PNG, WebP — any image with text

Extracted Text:

About Image to Text

Extract text from images using Tesseract.js — the open-source OCR engine. All processing happens in your browser.

12 Languages Supported

Recognize text in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and more with built-in language detection.

100% Private OCR

Tesseract.js runs entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device — no uploads, no servers, no data leaks.

High Accuracy

Tesseract 5 delivers excellent text recognition for clear, well-lit images. Works with printed text, signs, documents, and screenshots.

Copy and Export

Copy extracted text to clipboard with one click or download as a .txt file for further editing or sharing.

📋 Common Use Cases

Digitizing Printed Documents

Scan pages of books, printed contracts, or invoices and extract the text for editing, searching, or archiving digitally.

Extracting Text from Screenshots

Capture text from video tutorials, error messages, or social media screenshots when you can't copy-paste the original.

Transcribing Handwritten Notes

Convert photos of handwritten meeting notes or whiteboard sketches into digital text for easier organization and search.

Data Entry Automation

Extract numbers and text from scanned forms, receipts, or business cards to avoid manual retyping.

🪜 How to Use This Tool

Upload an image with text
Select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image containing the text you want to extract.

Choose recognition language
Select from 12 supported languages to improve OCR accuracy for non-English text.

AI processes locally
Tesseract.js runs entirely in your browser to recognize and extract text from the image.

Copy extracted text
Review the recognized text and copy it to your clipboard or download as a text file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this image tool really free?▼

Yes. Every image tool is completely free. No signup, no account, no payment. All processing happens in your browser.

Are my images uploaded to a server?▼

No. All image processing happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device. This is especially important for sensitive photos, IDs, and personal documents.

How does the AI background remover work?▼

It uses the @imgly/background-removal library running an IS-Net neural network entirely in your browser via WebAssembly. First use downloads a ~10MB model (cached for future visits). No image data is sent to any server.

What file formats are supported?▼

JPEG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF, BMP, and HEIC. Conversion between all formats is supported. AI features work on JPEG and PNG inputs.

What is the maximum image size?▼

Images up to ~4000x4000px process smoothly on modern devices. Very large images may be slower. For batch processing, up to 20 images at a time is recommended.