Invoice screenshot
Upload an image that shows "Invoice INV-10018 total $42.50"Copy the text, then check INV-10018 and $42.50 against the image.
Image to Text OCR Tool
Use this free OCR tool to turn clear screenshots, labels, receipts, and simple document photos into editable text in your browser. Image quality matters, so start with sharp, straight, high-contrast text when you can.
Use the Image to Text OCR Tool
Browser-only AI
Image to Text OCR Tool
Choose an image and read printed text with browser OCR.
Recent results
Run the tool to keep a short in-tab history. Nothing is saved to an account.
The selected image is read in this browser tab and is not uploaded to Access Free Tools.
Self-hosted OCR worker, core, and language files load from Access Free Tools only after you press Read text.
No upload to Access Free Tools. No account needed.
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How to use the Image to Text OCR Tool
- Choose a sharp PNG, JPEG, or WebP image in Image file. Use typed or printed text with good contrast.
- Keep the image within 10 MiB, 8 million pixels, and 8,192 pixels on either side.
- Choose the matching OCR language: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese.
- Press Read text. The browser loads the OCR files after this action. Use Cancel OCR if you need to stop.
- Compare the extracted text with the image, especially names, totals, dates, and codes. Then use Copy result or select the text.
What people use it for
Copy a clear screenshot line without retyping it.
Turn a label, receipt, or typed note photo into editable text.
Grab text from a simple document image for a draft or study note.
Pull a tracking number, product code, or receipt total into a draft before checking every character.
Check whether a photo is sharp enough before you trust the OCR result.
Quick examples
Box label
Upload a label that says "Do not stack above 4 boxes"Use the extracted warning only after checking the number 4.
Study note photo
Upload a sharp photo of typed notes with one heading and three linesCopy the lines into a draft, then fix line breaks and punctuation.
Tracking label
Upload a label that shows "ZX-1049-B" and a delivery dateCheck every letter, number, and dash before pasting the code anywhere official.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers about this tool's inputs, browser processing, files loaded on first use, result limits, and privacy.
When should I use the Image to Text OCR Tool?
Use it when a clear screenshot, label, receipt, or typed note has text you do not want to retype. It is best for simple printed text, not messy handwriting or official transcripts.
What do the main Image to Text OCR Tool inputs mean?
Choose one still PNG, JPEG, or WebP image in Image file. Select the OCR language that matches the printed text: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Portuguese. Crop or clean up the image before choosing it, then press Read text.
Does the OCR image upload to Access Free Tools?
The OCR operation reads the selected image in your browser tab without uploading it to Access Free Tools. The Tesseract.js worker, core, and selected language files load from Access Free Tools after you press Read text. See the Privacy Policy for separate site analytics and session-replay handling.
How should I read the Image to Text OCR Tool answer?
Start with the extracted text and compare it with the original image. Language is the selected OCR language, Characters counts the extracted text, and Confidence is the OCR engine's reported score, not a guarantee that every character is correct. Check names, totals, dates, and codes before using Copy result.
What kind of image gives the best OCR result?
Image quality changes OCR accuracy. Use a sharp, straight, high-contrast image. Crop close to the text, avoid glare, and zoom in before taking a screenshot if the original text is tiny.
Can this read handwriting?
Not reliably. Tesseract-style OCR works much better on typed or printed text. Handwriting, cursive, decorative fonts, and low-light photos can produce messy output.
Why can the first OCR run take longer?
After you press Read text, the browser loads the OCR worker, WebAssembly core, and selected language data. Later runs may reuse cached files. A large or unclear image can still take longer, and Cancel OCR stops the current run.
What should I double-check before copying the result?
Check names, totals, dates, invoice numbers, email addresses, and codes. OCR can confuse characters like 0/O, 1/l/I, 5/S, and 8/B.
Can I use OCR for receipts, totals, or product codes?
Yes, but treat the result as a draft. Compare totals, decimal points, dates, invoice numbers, tracking codes, and product codes against the image before you paste or submit them.
What should I try if the OCR output is messy?
Crop closer, retake the photo straight-on, brighten the image, increase contrast, or use a higher-resolution screenshot. Then run OCR again and compare the result with the original.
Should I use this for private IDs, passwords, or legal records?
No. Even with browser-side OCR, do not process passwords, private IDs, bank records, medical records, legal text, or sensitive work documents unless you fully understand the privacy and accuracy risk.