Image to Text (OCR)
Extract readable text from photos, scans, or a single-page PDF. Choose a language, wait a few seconds, then copy or download the result.
Drop an image to extract textor click to browse
or
Drop a single-page PDFor click to browse
How to image to Text (OCR)
- Select the document language.
- Drop an image or single-page PDF.
- Copy the extracted text or download it as a .txt file.
How to extract text from an image without uploading it
Drop a photo, scan, or screenshot — or a one-page PDF. Tesseract.js loads on first use and processes pixels locally, so sensitive documents never leave your device.
Private by design — OCR runs with Tesseract.js in your browser. Your images and PDFs are never uploaded.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does OCR take?
Usually 5–15 seconds depending on image size and your device. The first run also loads the Tesseract engine.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, and German are included. Accuracy depends on image quality and font clarity.
Can I OCR a multi-page PDF?
Use Split PDF or PDF to Image first, then run OCR on each page image.