Extract Text from Any Image —Free Online OCR Tool

Upload any image, photo, screenshot, or scanned PDF and instantly extract all text with 99.7% AI accuracy. Powered by GLM-OCR. Supports 50+ languages. No sign-up needed.

✓ 100% Free Forever✓ No registration✓ 50+ languages✓ Supports PDF✓ No data stored✓ 99.7% accuracy

Drop your image here, or browse

Or press Ctrl+V to paste from clipboard

JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, PDF · Max 10MB

1M+

Files Processed

99.7%

Accuracy Rate

50+

Languages Supported

100%

Free — No Limits

How to Extract Text from an Image

Three simple steps — done in under 10 seconds. No software installation required.

1

Upload Your Image

Drag & drop your file, click to browse, or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V). Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, PDF — up to 10MB.

2

AI Extracts the Text

Our GLM-OCR neural network analyzes every pixel to accurately detect letters, numbers, and symbols — even in low-quality images, complex layouts, and handwritten text.

3

Copy or Download

The extracted text appears instantly. Edit it inline, copy to clipboard with one click, or download as a .txt file — completely free, no watermarks.

What Can You Extract Text From?

Our AI OCR handles every type of image containing text — personal, professional, or academic.

Scanned Documents

Convert scanned contracts, invoices, receipts, and legal documents into editable, searchable text. Perfect for digitizing paper archives.

Screenshots & Screen Captures

Copy text from error messages, app screenshots, social media posts, website captures, and chat conversations. No more manual retyping.

Handwritten Notes

Transform handwritten meeting notes, lecture notes, journal entries, and sticky notes into digital text. Supports cursive and print styles.

Business Cards & IDs

Quickly extract contact information from business cards and ID cards. Save names, phone numbers, emails, and addresses without manual entry.

Book Pages & Articles

Digitize printed book pages, magazine articles, research papers, and newspaper clippings. Make physical text searchable and quotable.

Receipts & Invoices

Extract amounts, dates, vendor names, and line items from paper receipts. Perfect for expense tracking, tax preparation, and bookkeeping.

Extract Text from Any Image Format

Dedicated tools for every file type and use case. Click any format for specific guidance.

JPG / JPEG

Most common photo format

PNG

Lossless quality images

PDF

Scanned documents

Screenshots

Any screen capture

Handwriting

Written notes & letters

Photos

Camera photographs

WEBP / GIF

Web image formats

BMP / HEIC

Raw & Apple formats

All Free OCR Tools

Dedicated tools for every image-to-text use case. Each optimized for specific file types and workflows.

Image to Text Converter

90,500/mo

Convert any image file to editable text using AI OCR

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Picture to Text

18,100/mo

Extract text from pictures and photos instantly

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Handwriting to Text

18,100/mo

Convert handwritten notes to digital text with AI

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Screenshot to Text

18,100/mo

Copy text from screenshots and screen captures

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Photo to Text

18,100/mo

Get editable text from any photograph

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JPG to Text

9,900/mo

Extract text from JPG and JPEG image files

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PDF to Text

65,000/mo

OCR scanned PDFs into editable, searchable text

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Why Choose Our Image to Text Tool?

Trusted by over 1 million users worldwide. Here's what makes us different from every other OCR tool.

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Instant Results

Our AI processes your image in 2-5 seconds — no waiting, no queues, no processing delays. Upload and get text immediately.

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99.7% Accuracy

GLM-OCR neural network handles printed text, handwriting, low-res images, multi-column layouts, and complex formatting with industry-leading accuracy.

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50+ Languages

From English and Arabic to Chinese, Japanese, Hindi, Turkish, and beyond. Automatic language detection — no manual selection needed.

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Privacy First

Your images are never stored. Processed in memory and immediately discarded. No accounts, no tracking, no data retention. HTTPS encrypted.

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All Formats Supported

JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, and scanned PDF files up to 10MB. Works with photos, screenshots, documents, and handwritten notes.

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100% Free Forever

No freemium tricks, no daily limits, no watermarks, no sign-up required. The full tool is completely free for everyone, always.

Online OCR vs Desktop Software

Why millions of users choose browser-based OCR tools over traditional software.

Online OCR (This Tool)

  • ✓ No installation — works in any browser
  • ✓ Free with no usage limits
  • ✓ Always up-to-date AI model
  • ✓ Works on all devices (desktop, mobile, tablet)
  • ✓ No storage space required
  • ✓ Instant access from anywhere

Desktop Software

  • ✗ Requires download and installation
  • ✗ Often expensive ($15-50/month subscription)
  • ✗ Manual updates needed
  • ✗ OS-specific (Windows or Mac only)
  • ✗ Uses local storage and processing power
  • ✓ Works offline

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about extracting text from images using our free OCR tool.

Simply upload your image on this page by dragging and dropping it, clicking 'Browse', or pasting from clipboard (Ctrl+V). Click 'Extract Text' and our GLM-OCR AI will instantly detect and display all text from the image. It's 100% free with no sign-up required, no usage limits, and no watermarks.

Ready to Extract Text from Your Image?

No sign-up. No installation. No cost. Works on any device. Just upload and get your text in seconds.