Convert Image to Text
OCR reads photos and scans, plain text comes out.
Why use Image to Text?
A photo or scan is just pixels - there's no way to search it, copy from it, or paste it anywhere as real text. OCR (optical character recognition) reads the shapes of letters and numbers in the image and reconstructs them as actual, usable text, which this tool pulls into a single plain .txt file.
Key Features
Reads 5 Image Formats
JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and WEBP all supported.
Multi-Image Merge
Upload several images at once, combined into a single .txt file with markers for each.
Built for Printed Text
OCR tuned for typed/printed characters, for consistently accurate results.
Works on Photos and Scans
Reads printed text from photographed pages as well as flatbed scans, using the same OCR engine either way.
Common Uses for Image to Text
Extracting text from an image is useful anywhere a photo or scan needs to become real, usable text instead of just pixels.
Digitizing Printed Notes or Articles
Photograph a printed page, article, or handout and get its text back as something you can search or edit.
Copying Text From a Screenshot
Pull the text out of a screenshot instead of retyping it by hand.
Extracting Text From a Scan
Get plain text out of a flatbed-scanned document that has no real text layer of its own.
Feeding Text Into Other Tools
OCR a photo or scan into plain text to paste into a translator, summarizer, or any text-based tool.
OCR accuracy depends on image quality - clear, well-lit, printed text works best; handwriting and very low-resolution photos are less reliable.
How to Convert an Image to Text
Upload Your Image(s)
Select one or more photos or scans - upload several at once to combine them into one file.
OCR Reads the Text
Tesseract OCR reads the shapes of letters and numbers in each image and reconstructs them as real text.
Images Combined
All extracted text is combined into one file, with a clear marker between each image.
Download Your Text File
Download the plain .txt file, ready to search, paste, or reuse anywhere.
Tip: clear, well-lit photos of printed text give the most accurate results - blurry or low-resolution images reduce OCR accuracy.
Have a real digital PDF instead of a photo or scan? PDF to Text extracts its embedded text directly, without needing OCR. Need the text as an editable, formattable Word document instead of a plain .txt file? Image to Word writes the same OCR results into a real .docx document.
Security & Privacy
Encrypted connection. When served over HTTPS, all data traveling between your browser and the server is encrypted in transit using standard TLS encryption.
Automatic file deletion. Uploaded files are deleted immediately after conversion completes; they are never kept in long-term storage.
No data sharing. Your files and extracted data are never shared with third parties or sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats are supported?
JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, and WEBP.
Can I extract text from multiple images at once?
Yes - upload several images and they're combined into a single .txt file, with a marker showing where each one starts.
Will it read handwriting?
OCR here is built for printed/typed text - handwriting recognition is far less reliable and isn't the focus of this tool.
Does this work on a screenshot?
Yes - any image with visible printed or typed text works, including screenshots, not just scans or photos.
Do I need a PDF instead of an image?
No - if you have a real digital PDF with embedded text already, PDF to Text extracts it directly without needing OCR, which is faster and more accurate than photographing or scanning it first.
Is my data secure?
Files are processed and deleted immediately after conversion. Nothing is stored long-term.
Is it free?
Yes, there's no cost and no signup required.