Free Privacy ToolsImage to Text (OCR)
Extract text from any image or photo with OCR. Upload an image and copy the text.
How to use
- Select an image with text — a photo, screenshot or scan.
- Pick the text language: English, Urdu or both.
- Click “Extract Text” and wait for the engine to load.
- Copy the extracted text from the box.
FAQ
Is it really free?
Yes — every tool on this site is 100% free with no limits, no signup and no watermarks.
Is my data private?
Your image never leaves your device. The OCR engine is downloaded once from a CDN the first time you use the tool; the reading itself happens locally in your browser.
Why is some text wrong?
OCR reads pixels, not meaning. Blurry, tilted or handwritten text is misread most. A clear, well-lit, straight photo gives the best result — always check before copying.
Does it work on handwriting?
Poorly. Printed text works well; neat handwriting works sometimes; messy handwriting rarely works. For handwriting, a clear photo and short lines help.
Complete Guide to Image OCR
OCR — optical character recognition — turns a picture of text into text you can copy, search and edit. It is the fastest way to reuse words from a photo, a screenshot, a scanned page or a whiteboard. The engine first downloads to your browser (about 10 MB, once), then reads the image locally. Clear, straight, well-lit text works best; shadows, tilt and fancy fonts cause mistakes. Use it for notes, receipts, book pages and signs — and always read the result once before you paste it anywhere important.