Extract text from an image
Turn a scan or photo into editable, copyable text with on-device OCR — private and free.
Drop an image here
or click to select — JPG, PNG or WebP
The first run downloads the English language data (~2 MB). After that it works offline.
How to extract text from an image
1Upload a scan or photo containing text.
2Click Extract text and wait for recognition.
3Copy the text or download it as a file.
Which languages are supported?
The tool recognizes English text. For best results use a clear, well-lit scan or a document enhanced with our Enhance tool.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Recognition runs entirely in your browser. Only the language data is downloaded once; your image never leaves your device.