About Image to Text (OCR)
Someone sends you a photo of a document. A screenshot contains a paragraph you need in your notes. A whiteboard photo from a meeting holds the only copy of the action items. Retyping all of it is exactly the chore this OCR tool removes: upload the image, and the text inside becomes selectable, editable, copyable text.
Our recognition engine runs locally in your browser via WebAssembly. Your photos and documents never upload to any server, guaranteeing total confidentiality for sensitive contracts, invoices, and personal IDs.
How to Convert an Image to Text
Drop in your file or browse for it — JPG, PNG, and WebP all work. The recognition engine scans the image for characters, reconstructs them into actual words and lines, and presents the result in a text panel ready to copy or download as a .txt file.
Tips for Getting Accurate OCR Results
- Lighting matters most — use even brightness with no harsh shadows crossing text lines.
- Shoot straight-on — skewed angles distort letter geometry; flat and perpendicular framing wins every time.
- Crop to content — cut out surrounding backgrounds and borders before processing.
- High contrast — dark text on light backgrounds delivers the cleanest character recognition.
Common OCR Use Cases
1. Receipts and Invoices: Extract numbers, totals, and line items without manual typing.
2. Tutorial Screenshots: Pull code snippets, terminal commands, and URLs out of video stills and tutorials.
3. Meeting Notes & Whiteboards: Convert brainstormed notes and action items into editable text instantly.
4. Foreign Signs & Menus: Copy foreign language text for quick translation.
Key Features
- Extract editable text from JPG, PNG, and WebP images
- Multi-language character recognition support
- Preserves paragraph line breaks and formatting
- Local WebAssembly processing — zero server uploads
- Copy to clipboard or download as .txt with one click
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR?
Optical Character Recognition — software that identifies characters inside images and converts them into machine-readable, editable text.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, and WebP formats are supported. If you have a PDF, take a screenshot of the page first and process it.
Can it read handwriting?
Clear, consistent handwriting converts reasonably well; cursive or rushed notes may produce errors. High-contrast printed text gives the highest accuracy.
Does it work with languages other than English?
Yes. The recognition engine supports multiple languages and scripts, with the highest accuracy on clean print.
Why did my result contain mistakes?
Blur, glare, shadows, or skewed angles reduce OCR accuracy. Retaking the photo with even lighting and straight-on framing resolves most errors.
Is there a file size or quantity limit?
No artificial limits. All processing runs on your device via client-side WebAssembly, ensuring complete privacy.