Free image to text (OCR) online
Extract text from any image — a screenshot, photo, receipt or scanned document — and turn it into editable, copyable text. This free OCR tool runs entirely in your browser, so your images are never uploaded. Drop an image, pick the language, and get the text in seconds.
How to extract text from an image
- Drop, paste or browse to your image (JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP).
- Choose the language if it isn't English.
- Click Extract Text — recognition runs locally with Tesseract.js.
- Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
Why use in-browser OCR
Most online OCR sites upload your image to a server. For IDs, payslips and private documents that's a real risk. Here the recognition happens on your device, so nothing leaves your browser — and it keeps working offline with no limits or watermarks.
Tips for accurate results
- Use sharp, high-contrast images (dark text on light background).
- Aim for at least 150–300 DPI.
- Crop tightly around the text and keep lines straight.
- Pick the matching language for accented characters.
Frequently asked questions
Does the image to text tool upload my photos? No — the ToolCrix OCR tool runs Tesseract.js entirely in your browser, so screenshots, IDs and receipts never leave your device.
Can the OCR tool read handwriting? Clear, printed-style handwriting works; the ToolCrix image to text converter is most accurate on printed text at 150–300 DPI.
Which languages does the image to text tool support? The ToolCrix OCR converter recognises English, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese — pick the language before extracting for best accuracy.
What image formats can I extract text from? The ToolCrix image to text tool accepts JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP, and exports the recognised text as copyable text or a .txt download.