Extract Text from Image Online (OCR)
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts image pixels into editable text. Use it to copy text from screenshots, photos of signs, scanned documents, or any image containing words.
Best results: image quality tips
- Minimum 150 DPI — 300 DPI ideal for small text
- Good contrast between text and background
- Straight orientation — rotate skewed scans before OCR
- Clear, non-decorative fonts work best
- Handwriting recognition is limited — printed text works much better
Steps
- Open Image to Text tool
- Select your language (important for accented characters)
- Upload image (JPG, PNG, PDF page, screenshot)
- Copy the extracted text
Frequently Asked Questions
Which languages are supported?
60+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, and more.
Can it read handwriting?
Printed text: excellent. Neat handwriting: possible. Cursive/complex handwriting: limited accuracy.