Image to Text Converter

Extract text from any image in seconds. Free AI OCR for screenshots, photos, handwritten notes, and scanned documents.

100% Free100+ LanguagesHandwriting Support

Drag & drop image or click to select

Or paste image with Ctrl+V

Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP (Max 10MB)

How to extract text from images

Upload Image

Upload your image containing text to the file box above.

Start Extraction

Click the "Recognize" button to let our AI analyze and extract all text.

Get Text

Wait a few seconds, then copy the extracted text or download it as a file.

See the Magic in Action

Upload any image with text and get clean, editable text in seconds.

Input

Result

Text

1Today is a beautiful day for learning.
2The sun is shining brightly outside,
3warming the old brick building.
4Birds are singing their songs.
5We will explore new ideas together.
6Let our minds be open and curious.

This example shows text being extracted from a sample document image.

AI extraction results may not be 100% accurate. Always review the extracted text for critical documents.

Why use our Image to Text Converter?

Extract Text from Any Image

Screenshots, photos, scanned documents — our AI-powered OCR extracts all readable text instantly. No manual typing needed. Just upload and copy.

Handwriting Recognition

Convert handwritten notes to digital text. Our AI accurately reads notebooks, whiteboards, sticky notes, and even messy handwriting. Perfect for digitizing class notes or meeting minutes.

100+ Languages Supported

Extract text in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, and 100+ other languages. Mixed-language documents are handled seamlessly.

Instant Results

Get extracted text in seconds. Our high-performance AI processes images instantly — no waiting, no queues. Copy the result directly or download as a text file.

No Registration Required

Start extracting text immediately. No account needed, no software to install. Works directly in your browser on any device — Windows, Mac, Linux, or mobile.

Private & Secure

Your documents stay private. All images are processed in real-time and permanently deleted from our servers immediately after extraction. We never store or train on your data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does AI text extraction work?

Our AI system processes your image in multiple steps: First, it enhances image quality and identifies text regions. Then, it uses deep learning models trained on millions of documents to recognize characters, words, and sentences. Finally, it reconstructs the text in natural reading order, outputting clean, editable plain text.

What types of images can I convert to text?

Our OCR tool handles virtually any image containing text:

Screenshots: Web pages, apps, chat messages, social media
Photos: Books, signs, receipts, business cards, whiteboards
Scanned documents: Contracts, forms, invoices
Handwritten: Notes, letters, sticky notes, meeting minutes

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and more (max 10MB).

What languages does the OCR support?

Our Image to Text converter supports 100+ languages including English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more. It can even handle documents with mixed languages in the same image.

What are common uses for image to text conversion?

Popular use cases include:

Document digitization: Convert printed or handwritten documents to editable text
Data entry: Extract information from receipts, invoices, or forms
Research: Digitize text from books, articles, or historical documents
Social media: Copy text from Instagram, WhatsApp, or Twitter screenshots
Accessibility: Make image-based text accessible for screen readers
Translation: Extract text for translation into other languages

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