FreeImageToolkitImage to Text (OCR) — Extract Text from Images
Convert images to editable text using Optical Character Recognition. Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned document and extract all text instantly. Works entirely in your browser — your images stay private.
Features
- Multi-language support — English, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and more
- 100% private — All processing happens locally in your browser
- Free & unlimited — No registration, no limits
- Copy or download — Get text as clipboard or .txt file
Best Practices for OCR
- Clear images — Higher resolution = better accuracy
- Good contrast — Dark text on light background works best
- Straight text — Rotate images so text is horizontal
- Select correct language — Improves recognition accuracy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that recognizes text within images. It converts photos, screenshots, or scanned documents into editable and searchable text.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
What languages are supported?
We support 10+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and Portuguese.