No. The conversion happens on the fly, the text downloads right away, and the image is then discarded. We never keep your files.

Image to Text Converter (OCR)

Q: Is the image to text converter free?

Yes, completely free for any signed-in user, with no watermark, no daily conversion limit, and no credit card.

Q: What image formats are supported?

JPG and PNG images. Just upload the picture that contains the text you want to extract.

Q: How accurate is the OCR?

Very accurate on clear, high-contrast images. Blurry photos, unusual fonts, or handwriting can lower accuracy, so a sharp image gives the best result.

Q: Can it read a photo of a document?

Yes. Photos of pages, receipts, and forms work well, especially when the text is in focus and evenly lit.

Q: What is the file size limit?

Up to 25MB per image. For very large scans, reduce the size or split the pages.

Q: Does it work on Mac, Windows, and phones?

Yes. It runs entirely in your browser, so it behaves the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, and Android. There is nothing to install.

Q: Can it recognize handwriting?

OCR is built for printed text and reads it best. Neat handwriting may partly work, but printed or typed text is the most reliable.

Q: Is it safe to extract text from confidential images?

Yes. Extraction happens on the fly, then the image is downloaded and discarded, so your files are never stored or shared.

Q: Can I get the result as a PDF or Word file?

You get editable text you can paste anywhere. To build a document, drop it into Word or use our other converters.

Pull the text out of any photo, screenshot, or scan and get editable text in seconds. Free, no watermark, and your files are never stored on our servers.

Extract textNo credit card required

What does an image to text converter do?

When text lives inside a picture, a screenshot, a photo of a page, or a scan, you cannot select or copy it. An image to text converter uses OCR (optical character recognition) to read the characters in the image and hand them back to you as real, editable text you can copy, search, and reuse.

Our converter reads JPG and PNG images and returns clean text in seconds, with nothing to install and no watermark. Instead of retyping what you see, you get the words ready to paste into any document, note, or message.

How to convert an image to text

1
Upload your image
Drag and drop a JPG or PNG, or click to pick it from your device.
2
OCR reads the text
Built-in optical character recognition finds the characters in your image and turns them into text.
3
Download the text
Get an editable .txt file you can copy, search, and paste anywhere.

What you can convert

JPG and PNG images
Screenshots of text
Photos of documents and pages
Scanned receipts, notes, and forms
Files up to 25MB

Example output

Inputreceipt-photo.jpg

Text output (.txt)

GROCERY MART
Milk        2.49
Bread       1.99
Eggs        3.20
Total       7.68

(editable text you can copy and reuse)

Who is this for?

Students

Turn a photo of a textbook page or a whiteboard into notes you can edit.

Professionals

Copy text from a screenshot or a scanned document without retyping it.

Researchers

Pull quotes and data out of images and scanned pages in seconds.

Anyone in a hurry

Grab the words from a picture instantly, with nothing to install.

Tips for the best result

Use a sharp, well-lit image so the OCR can read every character.
Straighten the page and avoid shadows for cleaner recognition.
Higher-resolution photos work better than small or compressed ones.
Printed or typed text is far more reliable than handwriting.
Keep files under 25MB for the fastest, most accurate result.

Frequently asked questions

Is the image to text converter free?

What image formats are supported?

How accurate is the OCR?

Are my files stored?

Can it read a photo of a document?

What is the file size limit?

Does it work on Mac, Windows, and phones?

Can it recognize handwriting?

Is it safe to extract text from confidential images?

Can I get the result as a PDF or Word file?

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Free, no watermark, no credit card required.

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