Image to Text
Extract text from photos, screenshots and scans with free online OCR.
- Over 100 languages including non Latin scripts
- Keeps line breaks and paragraph structure
- Copy as text or download as TXT and DOCX
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orFiles are encrypted in transit and deleted automatically after processing.
About the Image to Text tool
Image to Text reads the words in your picture and gives you plain text you can edit, translate or paste anywhere. Useful for receipts, whiteboards, slides and printed pages.
Extract editable, copyable text from photos, screenshots, or scanned images without retyping anything by hand. Upload an image and get the recognized text back in seconds.
How to extract text from an image
- 1Upload the image containing the text you want to extract.
- 2Select the language shown in the image for the most accurate recognition.
- 3Copy or download the extracted text once processing finishes.
Getting accurate results from image text extraction
This tool works well for pulling text from screenshots, photographed pages, signs, or printed documents whenever retyping by hand would be slow or error-prone. Accuracy depends heavily on image quality: sharp, well-lit images with clear, printed fonts produce highly accurate results, while blurry photos, low resolution, unusual fonts, or unusual backgrounds can lead to misread characters or missed words.
Handwriting is much harder to recognize reliably than printed text, so results on handwritten notes should always be reviewed and corrected manually. Selecting the correct language before extraction improves accuracy since it tells the recognition engine which alphabet and word patterns to expect. Images are uploaded over an encrypted connection and deleted from the server after the text is extracted, and no account is required to use the tool.
Why use PDF Leader for JPG to PNG
Fast
Most files are processed in a few seconds, even large ones.
Private
Encrypted transfer and automatic deletion after processing.
Any device
Runs in the browser on desktop, tablet and phone.
No limits
No watermarks, no page caps and no forced sign up.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the extracted text?+
Accuracy is generally very high for clear, printed text in a well-lit photo or clean screenshot, but drops noticeably with blurry images, low resolution, or unusual fonts.
Can it read handwriting?+
It can attempt handwriting but results are far less reliable than printed text, so handwritten extractions should be double-checked before use.
Should I always double-check the extracted text?+
Yes, especially with lower quality images, since small misreads of similar-looking characters can occur and are easy to fix with a quick proofread.
Which languages are supported for extraction?+
A wide range of common languages is supported, and selecting the correct one before extraction improves how accurately the text is recognized.
What image formats can I upload?+
Common formats such as JPG, PNG, and screenshots in standard image formats are all accepted for text extraction.
Can I extract text from multiple images at once?+
Yes, you can upload several images in one session and receive the extracted text for each of them.