Image to Text OCR — Extract Text from Images & Screenshots Free
Convert any image to text instantly using AI-powered OCR. Upload photos, screenshots, scanned documents, or printed text — in English, Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and 100+ languages. All processing happens in your browser using Tesseract.js — no uploads, no login, completely private.
⚡ Powered by Tesseract.js. All OCR runs in your browser — no server upload.
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What is OCR and How Does This Tool Work?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that reads text from images. This tool uses Tesseract.js, the world's most popular open-source OCR engine, compiled to WebAssembly to run entirely in your browser. No server, no uploads — your images stay on your device.
Upload any image containing text — a photo of a document, a screenshot, a scanned page, a signboard, or a receipt — and the OCR engine will detect and extract all readable text. You can then copy, edit, search, or download the extracted text.
Tips for Best OCR Accuracy
Use High Resolution — Images with at least 300 DPI produce the best results. Zoom in on text before screenshotting for better accuracy.
Good Contrast — Dark text on a light background works best. Avoid images with colored text on colored backgrounds.
Select Correct Language — Choose the language of the text in your image. Selecting the wrong language significantly reduces accuracy.
Straight Text — Horizontal, non-tilted text gives the most accurate results. Avoid heavily skewed or curved text.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) recognizes and extracts text from images. It converts photos of printed text, scanned documents, and screenshots into editable digital text.
Does this OCR work in Hindi?
Yes! Select Hindi from the language dropdown. The tool also supports Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, and 90+ more languages.
What image types work best with OCR?
Clear, high-resolution images (300+ DPI) with dark text on light backgrounds work best. Screenshots of digital text often give near-perfect results.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR uses Tesseract.js compiled to WebAssembly, running entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
Why is OCR accuracy lower on my image?
Low accuracy usually results from: blurry images, small text, poor contrast, handwriting, stylized fonts, or selecting the wrong language. Try enabling preprocessing and selecting the correct language.