Extract Text from Image
Pull text out of photos, screenshots, scans and PDFs into an editable document that keeps bold, colours and tables. Runs in your browser.
How to use Extract Text from Image
- Add an image, screenshot, scanned PDF or document, or paste a screenshot.
- Pick the language of the text for images and scans.
- Wait while the text is read; it appears in an editor.
- Fix anything you need, then copy it or download it as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF and more.
About Extract Text from Image
Extract Text from Image reads the words in a photo, screenshot or scanned page and turns them into text you can edit and copy. It also works on PDFs, Word files and spreadsheets, and keeps more than plain text: bold and italic words, text colours, alignment and tables come through into an editable document.
Text in images and scans is recognised in 12 languages, including English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, Persian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Japanese, and up to three can be combined for a page that mixes them. Add up to 10 files at once, fix anything that was misread, then copy the text or download it as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, rich text, HTML, Markdown, CSV or plain text.
Recognition runs in your browser, so your files are never uploaded. The first time you read an image, the browser downloads the recognition engine and the language data, which can take a moment on a slow connection.
Features
- ✓100% free with no usage limits
- ✓Works in any browser — nothing to install
- ✓Instant live preview of your result
- ✓Mobile, tablet and desktop friendly
Benefits
- ★Save time with fast, one-click processing
- ★No software, no registration and no email required
- ★Your data stays private — nothing is stored
- ★Completely free, with no hidden costs or watermarks
- ★Use it anywhere, on any device with a browser
Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded?
No. The text is recognised on your own device. Only the recognition engine and language files are downloaded; your images and documents never leave your browser.
How accurate is it?
Clear, straight, high-contrast text is read very accurately, including text on logos, banners and posters. Handwriting, very small text, low-light photos and decorative fonts are harder, so check the result and try the clean-up and layout options if needed.
What are the limits?
Up to 10 files at a time, images up to 10 MB, documents up to 25 MB and PDFs up to 80 pages.
Is Extract Text from Image free to use?
Yes, Extract Text from Image is completely free with no usage limits, no watermarks and no sign-up required.
Do I need to install software or create an account?
No. The tool runs entirely in your web browser — there is nothing to download and no account to create.
Is my data stored or shared?
No. Your input is processed securely in your session and is never stored or shared.
How do I use Extract Text from Image?
It takes just a few steps: add an image, screenshot, scanned pdf or document, or paste a screenshot.; pick the language of the text for images and scans.; wait while the text is read; it appears in an editor.; fix anything you need, then copy it or download it as word, excel, powerpoint, pdf and more..
Does Extract Text from Image work on mobile and Mac/Windows?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets, Windows, macOS and Linux.