Image Tool

Image to Text (OCR)

Extract text from images using optical character recognition.

Upload Image

Drag & drop an image or browse

Language

How It Works

1 Upload or drag an image
2 Select the text language
3 Click Extract Text

First run downloads ~2-4 MB language data. Cached after that.

Tips for Best Results

• Use high-contrast images
• Avoid blurry or rotated text
• Plain text works better than handwriting
• Larger text = better accuracy

About Image to Text

Image to Text (OCR) extracts written text from images, screenshots, and scanned documents.
Convert photos of text into editable, searchable content.
Supports 18 languages with client-side processing for privacy.

Quick Guide

Step 1: Upload an image containing text via file picker or drag & drop
Step 2: Select the recognized language
Step 3: Click Extract to run OCR processing
Step 4: Copy the extracted text

What is Image to Text (OCR)?

Image to Text extracts text from images using OCR technology. See also: speech-to-text or text-to-speech.

How It Works

Upload an image by clicking the upload area or dragging a file. Adjust the settings using the available controls, then click the process button. The tool applies the transformation using Canvas or WebGL APIs and provides a downloadable result.

Use Cases

Social media managers resizing images for different platform requirements
Photographers making quick adjustments without opening heavy editing software
Anyone needing fast image conversion or enhancement on any device

Frequently Asked Questions

What image formats does the Image to Text (OCR) support?

The tool supports common formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No, all image processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas.

Is there a file size limit?

The tool can handle images up to 50MB, though smaller files process faster.

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