Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from photos, screenshots, scans, and documents instantly using browser-based OCR. Copy editable text in seconds — 100% private, nothing uploaded, no signup required.
Why Use ConvertLinx OCR?
High Accuracy
Extracts text from photos, scans, and screenshots with high accuracy — even handles clear handwriting.
Fast Processing
Results in seconds — OCR runs directly in your browser with no server delay or queue.
100% Private
Nothing ever leaves your device — no upload, no storage, no server. Fully secure and private.
3 Simple Steps
Upload Image
Drop or click to select a photo, screenshot, or scanned document containing text.
Wait a Few Seconds
OCR runs automatically in your browser — no server needed. Progress bar shows status.
Copy Text
Review the result in the editable textarea and copy extracted text with one click.
Why You Need a Free Image to Text OCR Tool
Text trapped inside images cannot be copied, searched, or edited. Whether it is a screenshot of an article, a photo of a receipt, a scanned contract, or a picture of handwritten notes — you need OCR to unlock that text. Manually retyping it wastes time and introduces errors. After extracting your text, you can calculate word density using our Word Counter or format text casing effortlessly via the Case Converter.
This free image to text converter uses Tesseract OCR running entirely in your browser — no file is ever sent to a server. If you are working with mobile camera photos or iOS screenshots, consider optimizing them with our HEIC to JPG Converter or resizing large documents through our Image Resizer before processing.
What Makes OCR Accurate?
OCR accuracy depends heavily on image quality. High-contrast text on a clean background gives near-perfect results. If you need to convert file formats before running recognition, check out our Image Converter. Furthermore, if you are compressing images to save storage, our Image Compressor keeps image dimensions intact for optimal text detection.
Common Problems This Tool Solves
Who Should Use This?
Features
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Image to Text OCR free?
Yes — completely free with unlimited usage and no hidden charges or signup required.
Which image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, and other common image formats are supported. If you have HEIC photos from an iPhone, convert them first using our HEIC to JPG Converter.
How accurate is the OCR?
Very accurate for clear printed text. Blurry images or low resolution may reduce accuracy. You can pre-process or adjust your files using our Image Converter for best results.
Can it read handwritten text?
It may work for neat, clean handwriting, but printed text gives the best results. Once extracted, you can check text details or word count with our Word Counter.
Do you store my images or extracted text?
No — everything runs entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and nothing is stored or logged.
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes — fully optimized for mobile devices and desktops. You can also quickly generate access links or QR codes for your files using our QR Code Generator.
Can I extract text from a screenshot?
Yes — screenshots work perfectly. If you need to compress large screenshot files before sharing, try our Image Compressor.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF page?
Yes — export your scanned PDF page as an image or take a screenshot, then upload it here. You can also tweak casing on extracted text with our Case Converter.
What languages does the OCR support?
The tool currently processes English text with high accuracy. Use images containing printed text with good contrast and resolution.
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