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Image Text Extractor (OCR)

Extract text from images using advanced OCR. Supports 18+ languages, page segmentation modes, confidence scores, and multi-format export.

Extract text from images using optical character recognition (OCR). Upload a photo of a document, screenshot, sign, or any image containing text, and the tool will recognize and output the text as selectable, copyable content. Supports multiple languages and handles a range of fonts and layouts.

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Image Text Extractor (OCR): a worked example

You have a screenshot of an error message and need the text as something you can copy and search.

Input

error_screenshot.png
Image Text Extractor (OCR) produces

Extracted text

Error 0x80070057: The parameter is incorrect.

OCR recognises the glyphs in the image and returns selectable text, so you can paste the exact error into a search or ticket instead of retyping it. Recognition runs in the browser; the screenshot is not uploaded.

About Image Text Extractor (OCR)

Extract text from images using optical character recognition (OCR). Upload a photo of a document, screenshot, sign, or any image containing text, and the tool will recognize and output the text as selectable, copyable content. Supports multiple languages and handles a range of fonts and layouts.

How to use

  1. 1Upload an image containing text
  2. 2Wait for the OCR engine to process the image
  3. 3Review the extracted text
  4. 4Copy the text or download as a text file

Key features

  • Optical character recognition for printed text
  • Multi-language support
  • Handles various fonts and layouts
  • Selectable and copyable output text
  • Processes photos, screenshots, and scanned documents

Common use cases

  • Digitizing printed documents

    Convert photos of paper documents into editable text.

  • Extracting text from screenshots

    Pull text from error messages, chat screenshots, or UI captures for easier sharing.

  • Translating signs or menus

    Extract text from photos of foreign-language signs to paste into a translator.

  • Data entry from images

    Copy text from business cards, receipts, or forms without manual retyping.

How It Works

The OCR engine analyzes pixel patterns to identify characters, using trained models that recognize letterforms across various fonts, sizes, and orientations. It handles printed text reliably and can manage handwritten text with reasonable accuracy depending on legibility. For best results, use clear, high-contrast images where the text is not heavily rotated or distorted.

Frequently asked questions

How accurate is the OCR?

High-contrast printed text is recognized with high accuracy. Handwritten text, artistic fonts, or low-resolution images reduce accuracy.

What languages are supported?

The engine supports most Latin-script languages and several others. Results vary by language and font complexity.

Does it preserve formatting?

Basic paragraph and line structure is preserved. Complex layouts like tables or multi-column text may not map perfectly.

Private by design

Images are decoded, edited, and exported entirely inside this browser tab. No originals, exports, or metadata are uploaded.