Image to Text Converter

About This Tool

This Image to Text Converter is a free online Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tool that allows you to extract text from images quickly and accurately. Whether you have a scanned document, a screenshot, or a photo containing text, this tool can help you convert it into editable and searchable text.

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload Your Image: Click the "Browse Files" button or drag and drop your image file directly onto the upload area. Supported formats include JPG, PNG, GIF, and BMP with a maximum file size of 10MB.
2. Preview Your Image: After uploading, you'll see a preview of your image to confirm it's the correct file.
3. Extract Text: Click the "Extract Text" button to begin the OCR process. The tool will analyze your image and convert any detected text into editable format.
4. Review and Edit: Check the extracted text in the results panel. You can edit the text directly if needed.
5. Copy or Download: Use the "Copy Text" button to copy the extracted text to your clipboard, or the "Download Text" button to save it as a text file.
6. Reset: If you want to process another image, click the "Reset" button to clear the current image and results.

Tips for Best Results

• Use clear, high-resolution images for better accuracy
• Ensure text in the image is straight and not at an angle
• Images with good contrast between text and background work best
• For documents, use scanned images with at least 300 DPI resolution
• Avoid images with watermarks, complex backgrounds, or decorative fonts

Common Use Cases

• Extracting text from scanned documents or PDFs
• Converting screenshots of text into editable format
• Digitizing printed materials like books or articles
• Translating text from images in foreign languages
• Creating accessible content from image-based text

This tool uses advanced OCR technology to recognize text in multiple languages and fonts. While it's highly accurate, results may vary depending on image quality, text size, and font style.