Image → Text (OCR)

Upload an image or scanned PDF and extract text instantly using Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Supports JPG, PNG, and PDF formats.

OCR Technology: Extract text from images and scanned documents with advanced recognition

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology analyzes images to detect and extract text, converting it into editable and searchable content.

Extracted Text:

Download Text

About this tool

The Image to Text OCR tool allows you to extract editable, searchable text from images and scanned PDF files. It's ideal for digitizing printed documents, invoices, study material, or any text-based image.

How to use:

Upload one or more JPG, PNG, or PDF files
Select the language of the text for better accuracy
Click the Extract Text button
Wait for processing to complete
Copy or download the extracted text

Features:

OCR technology for accurate text extraction
Supports multiple languages for better recognition
Extracts editable and searchable text
Batch processing of multiple files
Copy to clipboard or download as text file
Works with scanned documents and images

Notes:

Best results with clear, high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher)
Handwritten or stylized text may have lower accuracy
Complex layouts or poor quality scans may affect results
Selecting the correct language improves recognition accuracy

Common use cases

Document digitization - convert printed documents into editable digital text
Receipt processing - extract information from receipts and invoices
Research - digitize books and research papers for easier reference

Supported Languages:

English Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Russian Chinese Japanese Korean Arabic Hindi

Related OCR Tools

PDF to Searchable PDF

Convert scanned PDFs into searchable PDF documents with OCR technology.

PDF to Word

Convert PDF files to editable Word documents while preserving formatting.

PDF to Text Converter

Extract text content from PDF files for editing or analysis.

JPG to PDF Converter

Convert JPG to PDF documents for easier sharing and archiving.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR and how does it work?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology analyzes images to detect and extract text, converting it into machine-readable and editable content. It recognizes characters and words in images and converts them to digital text.

What types of images work best with OCR?

Clear, high-resolution images (300 DPI or higher) with printed text work best. Documents with good contrast between text and background yield the most accurate results.

How accurate is the OCR conversion?

Accuracy depends on image quality, but typically exceeds 99% for clean documents. The tool includes error correction algorithms to improve results.

Can OCR recognize handwriting?

OCR works best with printed text. Handwriting recognition is less accurate and may not work well with cursive or unusual handwriting styles.

What languages are supported?

We support multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Hindi.

Are my files secure during processing?

Absolutely. Your files are processed securely and are automatically deleted from our servers shortly after conversion.

Is this OCR tool completely free?

Yes, our OCR tools are completely free to use with no hidden charges.