Extract text from an image

OCR for photos, screenshots and scans.

JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, TIFF, GIF TXT Heavy job - may take a while Up to 30 files Deleted after 2 h

Drop your JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, TIFF, GIF files here

Choose 1-30 files, up to 100 MB each. You can drag and drop or paste from your clipboard.


    Settings

    Defaults are chosen for the best result - change only what you need.

    Add a file to continue.

    How to image to text

    Read the text inside any image and download it as an editable text file.

    1. Upload your files

      Pick your files or drop them on the page. Nothing is sent until you press Convert.

    2. Choose your settings

      Tune the settings - the defaults are already what most people want.

    3. Download your TXT file

      Download the result instantly. Files are wiped automatically afterwards.

    Image to Text FAQ

    The questions we get most about this tool.

    Is Image to Text free?
    Yes. Image to Text is completely free to use with a generous 100 MB per file limit.
    Are my files safe?
    Files are encrypted in transit, stored in a private directory and deleted automatically after two hours. Nobody can download them without your unique link.
    Do I need to install anything?
    No. Image to Text runs entirely in your browser on our secure servers.

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