How to Extract Text From an Image (Free OCR)
Optical character recognition (OCR) turns a picture of text into editable text. You can do it free, in your browser, without sending your image anywhere.
Last updated: July 2026
Pull the text out of a photo or screenshot with free OCR that runs in your browser. No upload, copy the result instantly.
Extract text from an image or screenshot using free in-browser OCR. Copy the recognised text instantly — your image is never uploaded.
Step by step
- Open the free Image to Text (OCR) tool.
- Choose an image or screenshot containing text.
- Wait for recognition (the OCR engine loads on first use).
- Copy the extracted text.
What makes OCR accurate?
Clear, high-contrast, straight images work best. Blurry photos, unusual fonts or heavy backgrounds reduce accuracy. For documents, a flat, well-lit scan gives the cleanest result.
Does it work offline?
After the recognition engine downloads once, it's cached — so repeat use is fast and private, with nothing uploaded.
FAQ
Which languages are supported?
This tool recognises English. Clear images give the best results.
Is my image uploaded?
No — OCR runs locally in your browser.
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