Extract Text from Image — Free AI OCR Tool
Extract text from any image using AI-powered OCR. Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned image and get clean, editable text in seconds.
Works with printed text, handwriting, receipts, signs, business cards, and documents in 50+ languages. No software to install — just upload and copy.
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Image files (JPG, PNG, WebP) · Max 10 MB free
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Private & Secure
Files encrypted in transit and automatically deleted after your session ends.
Lightning Fast
Cloud-powered processing means most files are ready in under 10 seconds.
100% Free
Free for files up to 10MB. No hidden fees, no watermarks on output.
Security & Compliance
SSL/TLS Encrypted
Encrypted in transit
Auto-Deleted
Files removed after session
Processed Securely
Secure cloud infrastructure
No Tracking
No ads, no data selling
How to Image to Text (AI)
Upload your Image files (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Click the upload area or drag and drop your file. Multiple file formats are supported.
Let us process it
Our system processes your file securely. Most conversions complete within seconds.
Download your TXT file
Your processed file is ready instantly. Click download and your file will be saved to your device.
Why use Image to Text (AI)?
- Extract text from photos of documents or whiteboards
- Digitize printed text from books, menus, or signs
- Convert screenshots with text into editable content
- Read text from receipts, invoices, or business cards
- Extract data from photographed forms or labels
When should you use this?
- You photographed a document and need the text
- Extracting text from a screenshot for editing
- Digitizing handwritten notes or whiteboard sessions
- Converting printed material to digital text
- Reading text from images in languages you don't speak
Is it secure?
Files Deleted After Session
Your files are automatically deleted when your session ends. We do not store, read, or share your documents.
Encrypted in Transit
All file transfers are protected with SSL/TLS encryption, ensuring your data is secure during upload and download.
Processed Securely
Files are processed on secure cloud infrastructure. No human ever accesses your documents during processing.
No Ads or Tracking
We don't serve ads, track your activity, or sell your data to third parties. Your privacy comes first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of images can I extract text from?
Photos, screenshots, scanned documents, receipts, signs, handwritten notes, business cards — any image with visible text.
Does it work with handwriting?
Yes. Our AI can read most legible handwriting, though printed text produces the best results.
What languages are supported?
The AI supports most major languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and many more.
How accurate is the text extraction?
For clear, printed text, accuracy is typically 98%+. Handwriting and low-quality images may have lower accuracy.
Can I extract text from a PDF?
For PDF files, use our dedicated Extract Text from PDF tool which handles multi-page documents and preserves structure.
Popular Use Cases
How to Digitize Business Cards and Receipts from Photos
You have photos of business cards from a networking event or receipts for expense reports, and need the text extracted quickly for your CRM, spreadsheet, or accounting software.
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After a brainstorming session, you snapped a photo of the whiteboard covered in ideas, action items, and diagrams. Or you photographed a printed document instead of scanning it. Either way, the text is trapped in an image — you can't copy, search, or edit it. Manually transcribing everything is slow and error-prone.
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