Question 1

How do I convert an image to text?

Accepted Answer

Simply upload your image (JPG, PNG, or screenshot) to our free image to text converter. Select your language, click 'Extract Text', and the OCR tool will automatically recognize and extract all text from your image. You can then copy or download the extracted text.

Question 2

Is this image to text converter free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our image to text converter is 100% free with no limits. There's no signup required, no watermarks, and no hidden fees. You can convert as many images to text as you need.

Question 3

What image formats can I convert to text?

Accepted Answer

Our OCR tool supports all common image formats: JPG/JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and WebP. You can also extract text from screenshots, scanned documents, photos of receipts, business cards, and handwritten notes.

Question 4

Can I extract text from a photo on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our photo to text converter works on any device including iPhone and Android. Simply upload a photo from your camera roll or take a new picture and extract the text instantly.

Question 5

What languages does the OCR support?

Accepted Answer

We support 12 languages: English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, and Korean. Select your language before extracting for best accuracy.

Question 6

Is my image data secure and private?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images are never uploaded to any server. Once you close the page, all data is gone - ensuring complete privacy.

Question 7

How accurate is the text extraction?

Accepted Answer

Our OCR typically achieves 95%+ accuracy on clear, printed text. For best results, use high-resolution images with good lighting, ensure text is not skewed, and select the correct language.

Question 8

Can I extract text from a screenshot?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our screenshot to text feature works perfectly. Take a screenshot on your computer or phone, upload it, and extract all the text instantly. Great for copying text from images, PDFs, or locked documents.

Image to Text Converter - Free Online OCR Tool

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How to Use Image to Text Converter

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