Image to Text Converter (OCR)
Extract text from any image instantly. Supports JPEG, PNG, and WEBP. All processing happens in your browser — no uploads, no server, 100% private.
Why Use Our Image to Text Converter?
100% Private
All OCR processing runs locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
Fast & Free
No sign-up, no credits, no limits. Extract text from unlimited images for free.
25+ Languages
Supports English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more.
Copy & Download
Copy extracted text to clipboard or download as a .txt file with one click.
Works on Mobile
Take a photo with your phone and extract text instantly. No app required.
High Accuracy
Powered by Tesseract OCR engine with high-accuracy text recognition for clear images.
How Image to Text (OCR) Works
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that converts images of typed, handwritten, or printed text into machine-readable digital text. Our tool uses Tesseract.js, an open-source OCR engine that runs entirely in your browser.
When you upload an image, Tesseract analyzes the pixel patterns to identify individual characters, then combines them into words and sentences. The engine supports over 100 languages and can detect text in various fonts, sizes, and layouts.
For best results, use clear, well-lit images with high contrast between text and background. Screenshots, scanned documents, and photos of printed text work best. Handwritten text may produce lower accuracy. All processing happens locally — your images are never uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR processing happens entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What image formats are supported?
We support JPEG, PNG, and WEBP formats. For best OCR accuracy, use high-resolution images with clear, dark text on a light background.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy depends on image quality. Clear, high-contrast images with standard fonts achieve 90%+ accuracy. Blurry images, unusual fonts, or handwritten text may produce lower accuracy. You can edit the extracted text after extraction.
Can I extract text from handwritten notes?
Tesseract OCR is optimized for printed text. Handwritten text recognition is limited and may produce errors. For best results with handwriting, ensure the text is neat, clear, and on lined paper.
What languages are supported?
We support 25+ languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, Turkish, Dutch, Polish, and Swedish. You can also select multi-language combinations.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no strict file size limit, but larger images take longer to process. For optimal performance, we recommend images under 10MB. Very large images may cause browser memory issues on older devices.
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes. The tool works on all modern mobile browsers. You can take a photo with your camera or select an image from your gallery. The OCR processing happens directly on your device.
Free, Private, and Always Available
This tool is part of the MergeImg free toolkit — built for students, professionals, and anyone who needs fast, no-nonsense image processing. No sign-up, no file size limits, no watermarks. Your images stay on your device, always.