Convert Image to Text
Extract editable text from an image — pick a language, run OCR in your browser, then copy or download the result.
Drop an image to read
Drag & drop, paste, or pick a file
PNG · JPG · WebP — text is read on your device
Free online OCR — no install, no sign-up
OCR (optical character recognition) is the technology that reads text inside an image. This is a free online OCR tool: nothing to install, no account, and the recognition runs in your browser on your own device. Add an image, pick a language from 100+ options, and get editable text back.
Unlike server-based OCR services, the reading happens locally after a one-time download of the engine and your chosen language — so it keeps working even offline once loaded. It supports Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, Devanagari, and CJK scripts, and can also export a searchable PDF.
Best for
- Quick, one-off text extraction with no install
- Documents and screenshots in many languages
- Building a searchable PDF from a scan
- Working offline once the engine has loaded
How it works
- Add your image — drag & drop, paste, or choose a file.
- Pick the language of the text for the best accuracy.
- Press Extract text and watch the progress bar.
- Edit the result, then copy it or download a .txt or searchable PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes — completely free, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Where does the text recognition happen?
It happens in your browser, on your own device. The first run downloads the OCR engine and your chosen language; after that it works offline. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
Which languages can it read?
Over 100, across Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Hebrew, Devanagari and CJK scripts. Choose the one that matches your image before running OCR.
Can I get a searchable PDF?
Yes — after extracting, choose Download PDF for the original image with a selectable text layer on top.