Extract Text from Image — Free Online OCR
Text in images isn't searchable, copyable or editable — until you OCR it. Photograph a page, screenshot a table, or scan a note, and get the words out as clean text in seconds. Handles screenshots, phone photos, tilted shots, handwriting and 47 languages.
Example result
Sample extraction — image text to rows
| Source | Extracted text |
|---|---|
| Screenshot | Error 503: Service temporarily unavailable |
| Photo of note | Buy milk, call dentist, renew passport |
| Whiteboard | Sprint 25: ship OCR v2 by Friday |
| Receipt photo | Total: $14.61 (2 items, tax included) |
How it works
- 1Upload your file or scan — PDF, photo, or screenshot.
- 2Our AI reads and extracts the content in seconds.
- 3Download, copy, or export to the format you need.
Frequently asked questions
What image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP and HEIC uploads all work, up to 200MB on paid plans. Photos, screenshots and scanned pages are treated the same — the OCR reads the pixels.
Does it work on screenshots with small text?
Yes, small UI text is handled well. Screenshots of error messages, dashboards, captions or chat logs convert accurately — a common use is turning screenshot text into something searchable.
Can it read handwriting in photos?
Yes, handwriting recognition is included and tuned for photos of notes and whiteboards. Neat writing extracts with high accuracy; quick notes may need small manual fixes.
What about tilted or badly lit photos?
Perspective, skew and contrast are corrected automatically before OCR, so photos taken at an angle or in uneven lighting still extract cleanly. Very blurry photos are the main failure case — retake them with steadier hands.
Supported files & languages
Works with PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, DOCX and XLSX files up to 200MB. Recognizes 47 languages including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic. No software to install.