Free browser-based OCR tool
Image to Text OCR Online
Extract text from images online for free. Convert JPG, PNG, WebP and screenshot images into editable text using browser-based OCR, then copy or download the result for notes, receipts, scanned documents, forms and office work.
Upload image
Upload image to extract text
Upload a screenshot, scanned document, receipt, form or photo with printed text. OCR works best on clear, high-contrast images.
OCR settings
Start with English OCR. More language options can be added later if required.
“.txt” is added automatically if missing.
Upload a valid image file to enable OCR.
Image preview
How to extract text from an image online
Upload image
Select or drag and drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF or BMP image into the OCR upload area.
Choose OCR language
Keep English selected for normal text extraction. More languages can be added later if required.
Run OCR
Click Extract Text to read text from the image using browser-based OCR.
Review result
Check the extracted text and correct any OCR mistakes before using it.
Copy or download
Copy the extracted text to clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
For best OCR accuracy, use clear images with high contrast, straight text and minimal background noise. Screenshots, scanned forms, printed documents, receipts and typed notes usually work better than blurry or handwritten photos.
This tool is useful when you need to convert an image to editable text, extract text from a screenshot, copy text from a scanned document or save OCR output as a text file.
Extract text from screenshots
Convert screenshots of documents, webpages, forms, messages, tables and notes into editable text that you can copy and reuse.
Convert scanned images to text
Use OCR to read printed text from scanned documents, receipts, invoices, certificates, forms and office paperwork.
Copy and download OCR output
After extraction, copy the text to clipboard or download it as a plain text file for editing, searching, saving or sharing.
Best use cases
- Extract text from screenshots for notes and documentation.
- Convert scanned receipts, bills and invoices into text.
- Copy text from printed forms or scanned documents.
- Extract text from study notes, assignments and PDFs converted to images.
- Read text from image-based reports and office documents.
- Create editable text from photos of printed pages.
OCR accuracy tips
- Use high-resolution images with clear printed text.
- Crop extra background before OCR if possible.
- Keep the image straight and avoid tilted text.
- Use good lighting and avoid shadows or glare.
- Prefer screenshots or scans over blurry camera photos.
- Always review extracted text before final use.
Important note
OCR accuracy depends on image quality, text clarity, font style, lighting, contrast and language. The extracted text may contain mistakes, especially for handwriting, low-resolution photos or complex layouts.
Your original image remains unchanged. Always review and correct the extracted text before using it for official, legal, financial or important work.
Image to Text OCR FAQ
Is this image to text OCR tool free?
Yes. SmartTools Image to Text OCR is free to use online for extracting editable text from images.
Does this OCR tool upload my image to a server?
The tool is designed for browser-based OCR processing, so text extraction can run in your browser and avoid unnecessary upload delay.
Which image formats are supported?
You can upload common image formats such as JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF and BMP. Clear JPG and PNG screenshots usually give the best OCR results.
Can I extract text from screenshots?
Yes. You can upload screenshots of documents, forms, notes, tables, messages or webpages and extract editable text.
Can I extract text from handwritten notes?
OCR works best with printed or typed text. Handwritten text may work partially, but accuracy depends on handwriting clarity, lighting and image quality.
How can I improve OCR accuracy?
Use clear, high-resolution images with good contrast, straight text, minimal background noise and proper lighting. Cropping the image around the text can also help.
Can I copy or download the extracted text?
Yes. You can copy the extracted text to clipboard or download it as a .txt file.
Will the original image change?
No. The original image remains unchanged. The tool only reads the image and generates editable text output.
Does this tool support PDF OCR?
This tool is focused on image OCR. For PDF OCR, first convert PDF pages to images using the PDF Converter tool, then use this OCR tool on the exported images.
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