Image Text Extractor

Extract text from images with our free online OCR tool. Quickly convert photos, screenshots, and scanned documents into editable text that you can copy, edit, or save. This tool is powered by Tesseract.js, an open-source OCR engine.

Important Note: This tool works best with clearly scanned documents containing plain text. The OCR quality may be limited for handwritten text, complex layouts, or low-quality images. For optimal results, use high-contrast, well-lit images with standard fonts.

Security Note: This converter runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security of your files.

🖼️ Image to Text Converter

Step 1: Upload Your Image

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Image Text Extractor work?

Our Image Text Extractor uses Tesseract OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to analyze images and extract text content. Simply upload your image, and our tool will process it to identify and convert any text it contains into editable format. Tesseract is an open-source OCR engine that runs entirely in your browser.

What image formats are supported?

Our tool supports common image formats including JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, and WEBP. For best results, we recommend using clear, high-resolution images with good contrast between text and background.

Is there a file size limit for conversion?

Yes, you can upload image files up to 10MB in size. For larger files, we recommend compressing them first or cropping to include only the text you need to extract.

How accurate is the text extraction?

This is a basic OCR tool with limited accuracy. It works best with clearly scanned documents containing standard fonts and simple layouts. The tool may struggle with handwritten text, stylized fonts, complex layouts, images with poor lighting, or low resolution. For best results, use high-contrast, well-lit images with clear text.

Is my data secure when using this converter?

Yes, we take data security seriously. This tool processes your files entirely in your browser - your images are never uploaded to our servers. This means your sensitive photos never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.

What languages are supported for text extraction?

Our tool currently supports English text extraction. We're working on adding support for additional languages in future updates.

Why would I need to extract text from images?

Extracting text from images is useful for many purposes: digitizing printed documents, extracting text from screenshots, making scanned documents searchable, copying text from images that don't allow selection, or transcribing text from photos for editing or sharing.

Do you store my image files after conversion?

No, we don't store any of your files. Since the conversion happens entirely in your browser, your images never reach our servers. Once you close the browser tab or navigate away, all processed data is automatically cleared from your browser's memory.