Image to Text — Free OCR, No Upload, 100% Private
Extract text from images using OCR directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. For best results, use clear images with high contrast and readable text.
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Maximum file size: 128 MB
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OCR processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device. Tesseract OCR models are cached in IndexedDB for offline use.
Extract Text from Images — Free OCR, No Upload
Need to pull text out of a photo or scanned document? This free OCR tool works completely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your computer. Supports English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and more.
Why Use Image to Text?
- Digitize printed documents: Turn scanned contracts, invoices, and forms into editable text
- Extract quotes from screenshots: Grab text from images, social media screenshots, or presentation slides
- Preserve archive content: Convert old scanned books or documents into searchable text
- Accessibility: Make image-based content screen-reader friendly
Supported Image Formats
JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP. Drag and drop, browse files, or paste directly from your clipboard.
Recognition Languages
English, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. OCR accuracy depends on image quality—clear, high-contrast images yield the best results.
Privacy First
Unlike cloud OCR services (Google Vision, Microsoft Azure, or Adobe), our tool processes everything locally in your browser. No upload, no server storage, no third-party access. The OCR model is cached in your browser for offline use.
How We Compare
| Feature | Ours | Google Cloud Vision | Adobe Acrobat OCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local processing | Yes | No | No |
| Cost | Free | $1.50/1000 images | $23/mo |
| Offline capable | Yes | No | No |
| Privacy guaranteed | Yes | No | No |
| Language support | 10+ languages | 100+ languages | 20+ languages |
| No signup required | Yes | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends entirely on image quality. Clear, high-resolution images with well-lit text can achieve 95%+ accuracy on clean documents. Handwriting and low-quality scans yield lower results. For best results, use images with high contrast between text and background.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser using WebAssembly-optimized Tesseract OCR. Your files never leave your device.
What file formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and BMP. Maximum file size is determined by your browser's capabilities—typically 256MB per file.
Can I extract text from handwriting?
Handwriting recognition is limited and not recommended. This tool performs best on printed text in books, documents, and screenshots.
Can I process multiple images at once?
Yes. Upload multiple images and extract text from each one, or download all results as a ZIP file.
Is there a limit on how many images I can process?
Up to 50 images per session, with no daily or monthly caps. Process as many as you need.
Does it work offline?
After the initial model download, the OCR engine is cached in your browser's IndexedDB. Subsequent sessions can work entirely offline for the same language.
Is Chinese OCR supported?
Yes. Simplified Chinese (chi_sim) and Traditional Chinese (chi_tra) are both supported, along with Japanese, Korean, and other CJK languages.
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