Image to Text (OCR) converts photos, screenshots, and scanned pages into editable text. Save time by extracting text from receipts, lecture slides, screenshots, and printed documents β no typing required. Our tool supports JPG, PNG, JPEG and WebP files.
Top features
How to convert image to text β 3 simple steps
- Upload your image (JPG, PNG, WebP) or paste image URL on the Image to Text tool.
- Choose language for better accuracy (optional) and click Extract Text.
- Review & download the extracted text β copy it or export to DOCX/TXT.
Supported formats & limits
Input | Output | Notes |
---|---|---|
JPG / JPEG | TXT / DOCX | Best for photos & scans |
PNG | TXT / DOCX | Good for screenshots & crisp text |
WebP, BMP | TXT / DOCX | Auto-converted before OCR |
Tips to improve OCR accuracy
- Use high-resolution images (300 DPI if possible).
- Crop out unnecessary margins and rotate the image upright.
- Choose the correct text language before extracting.
- Avoid blurred or overexposed photos.
Use cases (who benefits)
- Students: convert lecture slides & take notes quickly.
- Small businesses: digitize receipts and invoices.
- Researchers: extract quotes from scanned materials.
- Content creators: repurpose on-screen text from videos/screenshots.
Privacy & security
We process files temporarily and remove them automatically after conversion. For highly sensitive documents, review our privacy policy or use offline OCR tools. Learn more about data privacy best practices from GDPR guidance and platform security docs.
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FAQ
Q: Is the OCR tool accurate?
A: Accuracy
depends on image quality, language, and text clarity. For
printed documents in good resolution accuracy is usually high.
Q: Can I convert handwriting?
A:
Handwriting OCR has lower accuracy than printed text. Try a
clear, dark handwriting sample β results may vary.
Q: Can I batch process multiple images?
A:
Yes β use our batch/bulk OCR option on the tool page for
multiple files (subject to file size limits).