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Copy text from a webpage, chat, or app screenshot into your notes without typing it out.
Image to Text Converter
Extract text from screenshots, photos, and scanned pages. No sign-up required.
Extract text from image
Max 50 MB. Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, and other image formats
Copy the words in your image
When text is part of an image, you cannot select it like regular text. OCR extracts those words as plain text so you can paste them into a document, email, or note.
- Extract the text in its original language
- Keep line breaks where possible for easier reading
- Copy the result or download it as a TXT file
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Sample text
Team meeting Time: Wednesday, 2:30 PM Location: Second-floor meeting room Please bring this week's project updates.
This example shows the text format. Check names, dates, and numbers against the original image before using your result.
How to convert an image to text
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Choose an image
Select an image from your files or drag it into the upload area. Use JPG, PNG, or WEBP, up to 50 MB per image.
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Extract the text
Select “Extract Text.” Once the upload and recognition are complete, the result page will open.
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Review and use the text
Check the wording and numbers against your image, then copy the result or download a TXT file. Paste it into a document or note to make changes.
Use text from screenshots, photos, and scans
Photo to text
Turn a photo of a notice, instructions, or class schedule into text you can keep and search.
Scanned pages
Extract passages from a document or book page saved as an image. Save scanned PDF pages as images before uploading.
Text in other languages
Extract text in its original language, then copy it into your notes or a translation tool.
Get a clearer text result
Use the original image
Use the original screenshot or photo. Repeated compression can blur the edges of letters.
Avoid glare and shadows
Light the page evenly. Check that glare, folds, or shadows do not cover the words.
Keep the page upright
Photograph the page straight on. Rotate or crop the image before uploading, keeping all the text you need.
Check important details
Similar-looking characters can cause errors in names, dates, amounts, and reference numbers. Check these against the image.
Image to text questions
Is this image to text converter free?
Yes. You can extract text from an image for free, then copy the result or download a TXT file. There is no software to install.
Can I convert JPG or PNG to text?
Use a JPG/JPEG, PNG, or WEBP image, up to 50 MB per file. If another format fails, convert it to JPG or PNG while keeping the text as clear as possible.
How do I copy text from a pic or screenshot?
Save the picture or screenshot as an image file, upload it, and select “Extract Text.” Copy the text from the result page. If the words are too small or blurred, zoom in on the original content and take a new screenshot.
Can I download or edit the extracted text?
You can copy the text or download it as a TXT file. To make changes, paste it into Word, Google Docs, or a notes app. Word and Excel file exports are not currently available.
Does this tool translate the text in an image?
No. It extracts the text in its original language. If you need a translation, copy the result into a translation tool.
Can I extract text from handwriting?
You can try a clear photo of handwritten notes. Joined-up writing, corrections, and blurred letters can cause errors, so check important passages word by word.
Does OCR preserve tables and formatting?
The result is plain text, with line breaks kept where possible. Fonts, colors, and full page layouts are not preserved. You can try extracting words from a table, but check and arrange the rows and columns yourself.
Why are words missing or incorrect?
Blur, small text, glare, tilted pages, and complex layouts can affect recognition. Use a clear original image and check that no text is cut off. Review names, numbers, and punctuation in the result.
Can I upload a PDF directly?
This page accepts images rather than PDF documents. Export the PDF page you need as a JPG or PNG, then upload that image.
Are images uploaded to a server?
Yes. Images are uploaded to a server and processed by an online recognition service. Recognition does not run locally in your browser. Read the privacy policy for information about data handling.
Read the privacy policyHow do I report a problem with image recognition?
If you have trouble uploading an image or getting a text result, email us or use the feedback button below. Include what happened and any error message so we can look into it.