Image to text
Extract printed text from images, receipts, screenshots, and photos using local OCR. Optical character recognition runs entirely on your device with Tesseract WebAssembly.
Your files never leave your device. All processing happens locally in your browser with no file uploads or account required.
How to use image to text
- 01
Select image with text
Choose a clear, upright JPG, PNG, or WebP image containing English text.
- 02
Run local OCR
Tesseract extracts characters directly in your browser without sending images to the cloud.
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Copy or save text
Review the extracted words, copy to clipboard, or download as an editable text file.
Important details & limitations
English OCR runs locally with Tesseract. Sharp, upright images work best. Handwriting, small type and complex layouts may need manual corrections.
Frequently asked questions
What should I know before using image to text?+
English OCR runs locally with Tesseract. Sharp, upright images work best. Handwriting, small type and complex layouts may need manual corrections.
Where are my files processed?+
All document contents remain on your device. Browser JavaScript and WebAssembly perform the work; no files are sent to a conversion service.
What files does image to text support?+
Use JPG, PNG or WebP images up to 100 MB total. Very large images may exceed available browser memory. Output is limited to 24 megapixels.