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Extract text from images using OCR online, free and with no registration.
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Pull the text out of any image
Upload a photo or scanned image and get back the printed text it contains as a plain text file.
Upload Your Image
Select a JPG, PNG, or GIF image from your device that contains the text you want to extract.
Automatic OCR
We clean up and straighten the image, then run optical character recognition to detect the text it contains.
Download the Text
Get a plain .txt file with the extracted text, ready to copy, search, or edit.
Built for Reliable OCR
Everything you need to turn an image into readable text.
Enterprise Security
Your image is encrypted with 256-bit SSL during upload and automatically deleted from our servers after processing.
Fast Conversion
Most images are processed and returned as text in just a few seconds.
Image Cleanup Before OCR
Before running recognition, the image is automatically denoised, straightened, and converted to a clean black-and-white version to improve accuracy on imperfect photos and scans.
Unlimited Usage
No file limits, no size restrictions, and no hidden fees or subscriptions to extract text from as many images as you need.
Multiple Image Formats
Upload JPG, PNG, or GIF files. When you convert more than one image, the resulting text files are bundled into a single ZIP download.
Cross-Platform
Works in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile devices, with no software to install.
Solutions for Every Need
People extract text from images for all kinds of reasons.
Students
Turn a photo of a printed textbook page or handout into text that can be searched, copied, or pasted into notes.
Office Workers
Extract text from a screenshot of an email or a photographed document instead of retyping it manually.
Researchers
Pull quotes or passages out of a scanned book page or archival image for citation and reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy is highest for clear photos or scans of printed text with good contrast and lighting. Before recognition runs, the image is automatically denoised, deskewed, and converted to a clean black-and-white version to improve results on lower-quality photos.
Can this tool read handwriting?
This tool is built for printed text, not handwriting. Handwritten notes will produce unreliable results or may not be recognized at all.
What languages are supported?
Text recognition currently runs in English. Images containing other languages may return incomplete or incorrect results.
What image formats can I upload?
JPG, JPEG, PNG, and GIF files are supported, up to 50 MB per image.
What format is the extracted text delivered in?
You receive a plain .txt file containing the recognized text. If you upload more than one image, the text files are bundled into a single ZIP download.
Is Image to Text free to use?
Yes, completely free, with no account required and no usage limits.
Is my image kept private?
Yes. Your image is uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on our servers, and permanently deleted shortly after. We do not read or share your images.
Why might the extracted text have errors?
Optical character recognition can misread text in low-resolution images, unusual fonts, poor lighting, or heavy background clutter. Always review the extracted text before relying on it for important use.