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Extract Text from Image - OCR Online

Extract text from images online for free. OCR technology to read text in photos. Copy text instantly.

Drop an image here or click to browse

image/* • Max 50MB

What This Tool Does

Recognizes and extracts text from images using OCR
Supports multiple languages and fonts
Maintains text formatting and line breaks
Extracts text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents
Provides editable text output
Allows copying or downloading extracted text

How to Use

1
Upload image
Select the image containing text you want to extract
2
Select language
Choose the language of the text for better accuracy
3
Extract text
Click to run OCR and extract all text from the image
4
Copy or download
Copy the extracted text or download as a text file

How it works

Upload image

Select the image containing text you want to extract

Select language

Choose the language of the text for better accuracy

Extract text

Click to run OCR and extract all text from the image

Copy or download

Copy the extracted text or download as a text file

Use Cases

Digitizing printed documents and paper notes
Extracting text from screenshots for note-taking
Converting business cards into contact information
Copying text from images when copy-paste is disabled
Creating searchable text from scanned book pages
Extracting quotes or captions from social media images

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is text extraction?

Accuracy depends on image quality, font clarity, and language. Clear, high-contrast text produces best results.

What languages are supported?

Most OCR tools support major languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and many others.

Can it extract handwritten text?

Handwriting recognition is less accurate than printed text. Clear, legible handwriting works better than cursive.

Does image quality matter?

Yes, high-resolution images with clear, high-contrast text produce significantly better extraction results.

Can it preserve formatting?

Basic formatting like line breaks and paragraphs can be preserved, but complex layouts may require manual cleanup.