How to Extract Text From Images Online Free (2026)
You can extract text from images, screenshots, photos, and scanned documents with our free Image to Text (OCR) tool. Drop in any image, choose the language, and the on-device AI reads the text for you — no upload, no signup, and nothing leaves your browser.
How OCR Works
Optical Character Recognition (OCR) uses artificial intelligence to identify text characters in images and convert them into editable, copyable text. Our tool runs the Tesseract OCR engine directly in your browser using WebAssembly — the same technology that powers professional OCR software, but compiled to run on your own device. This means your images never leave your computer, there are no file size limits, and you can process as many images as you want for free.
How to Use Our OCR Tool
- Open the Image to Text (OCR) tool and drag and drop an image or click to choose one from your device.
- Pick the language of the text in the image from the dropdown (100+ languages supported).
- Click Extract Text and wait a few seconds for the AI to read it.
- Copy or download the recognized text.
Best Results Checklist
| Factor | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Image resolution | High-resolution images give the best accuracy |
| Contrast | Good contrast between text and background |
| Skew | Straight, not rotated or skewed text |
| Font | Clean, standard fonts work better than decorative ones |
| Format | PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP all supported |
FAQ
Is this OCR tool really free and private?
Yes. The text recognition runs entirely in your browser with WebAssembly, so your image never leaves your device. There is no signup, no watermark, and no page limit.
What image formats and languages work?
It reads PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP images and supports over 100 languages. Pick the language that matches the text in your image for the best accuracy.
Why is the first run slower?
The first time you use it, the OCR engine and language data download to your browser from a public CDN and are then cached locally. After that, recognition is much faster.
How can I get the best accuracy?
Use a clear, high-resolution image with good contrast and straight (not skewed) text. Screenshots and clean scans work best. Very small, blurry, or highly stylized text is harder to read.
What is the maximum image size?
Since everything runs in your browser, the practical limit depends on your device’s memory. Our tool can handle most common image sizes without issues.
Try our free Image to Text (OCR) to extract text from any image in your browser.