OCR Text Extractor
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OCR Text → Extractor
Extract text from images — 100% in your browser via Tesseract.js
Drop images here
or click to browse — PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, TIFF supported
Extract text from any image
Pull readable text from photos, screenshots, scanned documents, and images in 90+ languages. Powered by Tesseract.js — all processing happens locally for complete privacy.
Powerful OCR text extraction
Everything you need to extract text from images and scanned documents.
Multi-Language OCR
Extract text from images in 90+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and more.
100% Private
OCR runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images and documents never get uploaded to any server.
Multiple Format Support
Extract text from PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and scanned PDF files. Drop any image and get text back.
No Signup Required
Open the page and start extracting text immediately. No account, no email, no credit card needed.
Copy & Export
Copy extracted text to clipboard instantly, or download as a .txt file. Perfect for editing and further processing.
High Accuracy
Powered by Tesseract.js OCR engine with advanced image preprocessing for accurate text recognition.
Why use OCR?
OCR transforms images of text into editable, searchable content. Here's why that matters.
Digitize Documents
Convert scanned documents, receipts, and printed pages into editable, searchable text instantly.
Save Time
Stop manually retyping text from images. OCR extracts text in seconds, saving hours of manual transcription.
Searchable Archives
Turn image-based PDFs and photos into searchable text. Find any word or phrase across your documents.
Accessibility
Make image-based content accessible. Extract text for screen readers, translation, and text-to-speech tools.
Who uses this tool?
From students to legal professionals — OCR text extraction has countless applications.
Students & Researchers
Extract text from scanned book pages, research papers, and lecture slides for quoting, citing, and note-taking.
Business Professionals
Digitize business cards, receipts, invoices, and contracts. Extract text for data entry and record-keeping.
Writers & Journalists
Extract quotes from printed books, magazines, and physical documents for articles and research.
Translators
Extract text from foreign language images and scanned documents for translation work.
Legal Professionals
Digitize scanned legal documents, court filings, and evidence for searchable digital archives.
Developers
Extract text from screenshots, UI mockups, and error messages for documentation and bug reports.
Extract text in 4 simple steps
From image to editable text in seconds.
Upload Your Image
Drag and drop an image (PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, TIFF) or scanned PDF into the tool area above.
Select Language
Choose the text language. The OCR engine supports 90+ languages for accurate recognition.
Extract Text
Click extract. Tesseract.js processes your image entirely in your browser — no server upload, complete privacy.
Copy or Download
Your extracted text appears instantly. Copy to clipboard or download as a .txt file. No watermark, no signup.
Get the best OCR results
Follow these tips to maximize text extraction accuracy from your images.
Use High-Resolution Images
Higher resolution images produce better OCR results. Aim for at least 300 DPI for printed text.
Ensure Good Contrast
Black text on white background works best. Low contrast or faded text reduces accuracy significantly.
Straighten Skewed Images
Rotate tilted images so text lines are horizontal. Skewed text is harder for OCR to recognize accurately.
Crop Unnecessary Areas
Crop your image to include only the text region. This speeds up processing and improves accuracy.
Choose the Right Language
Select the correct language for your text. Using the wrong language model significantly reduces accuracy.
Avoid Handwritten Text
OCR works best with printed/typed text. Handwriting recognition requires specialized models and is less accurate.
OCR text extraction questions answered
Is the OCR text extractor free?
Yes, completely free with unlimited usage. No signup, no daily limits, no watermarks, and no premium tiers.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Convertly uses Tesseract.js to run OCR entirely in your browser. Your images and documents never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
What image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and scanned PDF files. Any image format your browser can display is supported.
How many languages are supported?
The OCR engine supports 90+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on image quality, text clarity, and language. High-resolution images with clear printed text typically achieve 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten or low-quality images will have lower accuracy.
Can it extract text from scanned PDFs?
Yes. Scanned PDF pages are converted to images and then processed with OCR. Text-based PDFs don't need OCR — use our PDF to Text tool instead.
Is there a file size limit?
There are no artificial limits. The only constraint is your device's available memory (RAM). Very large images may take longer to process.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The OCR tool is fully responsive and works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. The interface is optimized for screens from 358px to 1920px.
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