Image to Text Online Free — OCR Converter

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Everything you need in a free image to text converter

Extract text from photos

Turn screenshots, scans, receipts, and documents into editable text you can copy or download as a .txt file.

Multiple languages

Run OCR in English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, or Japanese — pick the language that matches your image.

100% browser-based

Recognition runs on your device with Tesseract. Images never upload to Focera servers — private by design.

Edit before you copy

Fix OCR mistakes in the result panel, then copy to the clipboard or download a plain-text file.

How It Works

Converting an image to text should be fast and private. Focera keeps the whole OCR flow on one page — upload, choose a language, extract, edit, and copy without an account or desktop installer.

Upload your image. Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WebP file up to 10 MB, or click the zone to browse from your device.
Choose the text language. Select the language that matches the writing in your photo for more accurate recognition.
Extract, edit, and copy. Click Extract text. Processing runs in your browser. Review the result, fix any mistakes, then copy or download a .txt file.

Jump back to the image to text tool anytime to convert another photo.

Popular Use Cases

Screenshots and slides — Pull quotes, URLs, or bullet lists out of screen captures without retyping.
Scanned documents — Digitize printed letters, forms, or notes into searchable plain text.
Receipts and labels — Capture totals, product names, or instructions from photos on the go.
Handouts and whiteboards — Convert classroom or meeting photos into notes you can paste into docs.

Clear, high-contrast images with upright text usually produce the best OCR results.

Focera groups fast, privacy-friendly utilities in one hub. After you extract text, these tools often fit the same workflow:

PDF to Text — Extract selectable text from digital PDFs without OCR.
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Upscale Image — Enlarge a blurry photo before OCR for sharper recognition.
AI Background Remover — Isolate subjects from photos in the same private browser flow.
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FAQ

Is this image to text converter free?

Yes. Upload an image, extract text, copy, and download with no account, subscription, or credit card.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. OCR runs entirely in your browser with Tesseract. Your files stay on your device.

Which languages are supported?

Choose English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, or Japanese before extracting text.

Which image formats are supported?

Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files up to 10 MB. Clear, high-contrast text usually recognizes best.

Can I edit the extracted text?

Yes. After OCR finishes, edit the result in the text panel, then copy it or download a .txt file.

Does handwriting work?

Printed or typed text works best. Neat, high-contrast handwriting may work, but results vary.

Can I use the text commercially?

Yes. Text you extract is yours to use. Only process images you own or have permission to convert.