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Free Online Image Text Extractor (OCR)

Extract text from images and photos instantly. Free, secure, and private OCR that runs entirely in your browser.

100% Local Processing: Your data never leaves your browser.
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How to use

  1. Select the language of the text in your image.
  2. Upload or drag and drop your image file (JPG, PNG, WebP).
  3. Wait for the OCR process to complete locally in your browser.
  4. Copy the extracted text or download it as a text file.

About Free Online Image Text Extractor (OCR)

Our Image Text Extractor is a powerful, privacy-focused utility that allows you to convert images, screenshots, and photos into editable text without compromising your data security. Using advanced Tesseract.js technology, the tool performs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) directly in your browser.

This means that unlike traditional online OCR services, your sensitive documents—such as contracts, receipts, IDs, or confidential notes—are never uploaded to any server. The entire recognition process happens locally on your device, ensuring that your information remains 100% private.

Whether you need to digitize a printed report, copy text from a screenshot, or translate text from a photo, our tool provides a fast and reliable way to get the job done. It supports multiple languages and maintains a high level of accuracy even with complex layouts.

Real-World Use Cases

Digitizing Documents

Quickly convert photos of paper contracts or receipts into editable digital text.

Extracting from Screenshots

Copy text from images or video stills where manual typing would be tedious.

Note Taking

Convert photos of handwritten or whiteboard notes into organized digital documents.

Best Practices & Tips

For best results, ensure the image is well-lit and the text is clear and sharp. High-contrast images with horizontal text yield the highest accuracy.

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