OCR (optical character recognition) reads the words inside a picture and turns them into text you can copy and edit. This tool runs the recognition right in your browser, so screenshots, scans, and photos of documents become editable text without sending your file anywhere.
The first run downloads the recognition engine, then extraction begins.
How to use Image to Text Converter
Using Image to Text Converter takes only a few seconds and just four simple steps — no sign-up, no software, and nothing to learn:
- Upload an image: Add a photo, screenshot, or scan containing text.
- Text is recognised: The OCR engine reads the words from the image.
- Edit if needed: Fix any misread characters directly in the text box.
- Copy or download: Copy the text or save it as a .txt file.
What you can do with Image to Text Converter
Image to Text Converter is built to do one job well, and gives you everything you need to get it exactly right:
In-browser OCR. Recognition runs on your device — your image isn't uploaded.
Editable output. Tweak the extracted text before copying it.
Copy or save. One-click copy, or download as a plain text file.
Free, no sign-up. Convert as many images as you like.
Stop retyping from pictures
Copying text out of a screenshot or scanned page by hand is tedious and error-prone. OCR does it in seconds, and because it runs in your browser, even sensitive documents stay on your device.
Whether you need it once or every day, Image to Text Converter keeps the process quick and predictable. Because it focuses on a single task, there are no crowded menus to wade through — you open the page, set what you need, and get your result. That simplicity is exactly why a dedicated image tool beats a heavyweight editor for a job like this.
Everything runs in your browser
Unlike most online tools, Image to Text Converter never uploads your image to a server. The moment you choose a file, it is processed right here in your web browser using your own device's power. Nothing is sent over the internet, nothing is stored, and nothing is shared with anyone.
That gives you two real advantages. First, it is private: sensitive documents, ID photos and personal files never leave your computer or phone. Second, it is fast — there is no slow upload or download round-trip, so even large files are handled almost instantly. And it is completely free, with no watermark added to your result and no account required.
Tips for the best results
- Start from the highest-quality original you have — the better the input, the better the result from Image to Text Converter.
- Check the exact requirement — size, dimensions, or format — before you begin, so you only need to do it once.
- In-browser OCR: Recognition runs on your device — your image isn't uploaded.
- Editable output: Tweak the extracted text before copying it.
- Everything is repeatable — if the result isn't quite right, just adjust the settings and run it again. Nothing is uploaded, so you can try as many times as you like.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
This tool reads English text. Clear, high-contrast images give the most accurate results.
Why is the first run slow?
The recognition engine downloads once on first use. After that, extraction is much quicker.
Is my image uploaded?
No — OCR runs locally in your browser, so your file stays with you.
Is Image to Text Converter free to use?
Yes — Image to Text Converter is completely free. There is no account to create, no subscription, and no watermark added to your result. Use it as many times as you need.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Image to Text Converter runs entirely in your web browser on any modern device — Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone. There is nothing to download or install.
Ready to start? Scroll back to the top, drop your image into Image to Text Converter, and download the finished file in seconds — free, private, and right inside your browser.