Convert Photo to Text
Extract editable text from a photo — 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
Turn a photo into editable text
Snapped a photo of a page, a whiteboard, a menu, or a business card? This page turns that photo into text you can edit. Add the image, pick the language, and the tool reads it right on your device — no typing, no re-keying.
Photos are the trickiest input for OCR because of angle, lighting, and focus. Two quick habits fix most problems: shoot the page flat and straight-on rather than at an angle, and make sure it's evenly lit with no glare or deep shadow. A sharp, upright photo reads almost as well as a scan.
Best for
- Photos of book or document pages
- Whiteboards and lecture notes
- Business cards and menus
- Product labels and packaging
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.