Free OCR – Extract Text from Image Online
Extract text from photos, screenshots and scanned documents instantly. Supports over 100 languages. Copy the text or download as TXT or Word — free, no signup, no watermark.
Everything runs entirely in your browser — your images are never uploaded to any server.
✓ 100% private — processed in your browser · ✓ No watermarks · ✓ Free forever
How to Extract Text from an Image
Upload your image or screenshot
Choose the text language
Click "Extract Text"
Copy or download the result
Features
100+ Languages
Extract text in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Yoruba, Hausa and many more.
Multiple Export Options
Copy to clipboard, download as plain TXT, or export as an editable Word document.
Fast & Accurate
Powered by Tesseract OCR engine, the same technology used by Google Docs OCR.
100% Private
Your images are never uploaded. All text recognition happens in your browser.
Who Can Use This Tool?
Students
Digitize textbook pages and notes
Professionals
Extract text from scanned contracts
Researchers
Convert printed sources to editable text
Anyone
Copy text from a photo or screenshot
Everyone
Free, fast, no signup
What Our OCR Tool Offers
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Supports 100+ languages | Yes |
| Works with JPG, PNG and WebP | Yes |
| Copy text with one click | Yes |
| Download as TXT or Word | Yes |
| Editable result before exporting | Yes |
| 100% private — browser only | Yes |
| Free, no registration | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Upload your image, choose the language of the text, then click Extract Text. The recognized text appears in a box where you can copy it or download as TXT or Word.
JPG, PNG and WebP images are supported. For best accuracy, use clear, well-lit images with readable text.
The tool supports over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Yoruba, Hausa and more.
Yes, completely free with no registration, watermark or hidden fees.
No. Text extraction happens entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your image is never uploaded anywhere.
Accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-resolution images with good contrast typically achieve 95%+ accuracy. Blurry or low-contrast images may have more errors.
Extract Text from Images Anytime, Anywhere
Our free online OCR tool is used daily by students, professionals and researchers across the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Nigeria and beyond. Whether you need to digitize a textbook page, extract text from a screenshot, or convert a scanned document — this tool does it instantly, completely free, with no software installation required.