Image to Text (OCR)
Read the text out of an image or screenshot with private, in-browser OCR.
Private: OCR runs in your browser and your image is never uploaded.
Turn an image into editable text
This tool uses optical character recognition to read printed text from an image and place it in an editable box you can copy or save. It is useful for pulling a quote from a screenshot, digitising a receipt, or grabbing text from a photo of a page, all without uploading anything.
The recognition runs entirely in your browser using a local engine and English language model, so private screenshots and documents stay on your device. Typical online OCR services upload your image to a server first.
Getting good results
Sharp, well-lit, high-contrast printed text reads most accurately. Very small, skewed, low-quality, or handwritten text produces more mistakes, so crop close to the text and use the clearest image you have. Always proofread the output before relying on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to read the text?
No. The optical character recognition runs entirely in your browser with a local engine, so your image never leaves your device.
What kind of images work best?
Clear, high-contrast printed text works best: screenshots, scans, photos of documents, and signs. Small, blurry, or heavily stylised text is less reliable.
Does it read handwriting?
Not reliably. The engine is trained on printed type, so handwritten notes usually come out with many errors.
Why does the first run take a few seconds?
The recognition engine and English language data load once, then the reading itself runs. Later images on the same visit are faster.
Private, in-browser document and image utilities that never upload your files.