Extract text from an image
Use OCR to recognize English text in an image and download the result as a text file.
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Extract text from an image
Upload a PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF image. The server processes it with the bundled Tesseract.js English OCR engine and returns the recognized text without saving the uploaded image.
Why use this image ocr?
- Extract English text from supported image files with Tesseract.js.
- Download recognized text in a TXT file named after your image.
- Uploads are processed in memory and limited to 10 MB and 40 megapixels.
Image OCR vs manual transcription
| Feature | Image OCR | Manual transcription |
|---|---|---|
| Input | PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF | Viewable image |
| Output | Editable plain-text file | Text entered by hand |
| Accuracy | Depends on image clarity and language | Depends on the transcriber |
How to use this image ocr
- Choose a supported file from your device or drag it into the upload area.
- Select an available output format, then start the conversion.
- Download the converted file when processing is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Which image formats can I use for OCR?
Upload PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF images up to 10 MB and 40 megapixels.
Which languages does this OCR tool recognize?
The bundled OCR model recognizes English text.
How do I download the recognized text?
Choose an image and click Extract text. The recognized text downloads as a .txt file named after your image.
Are my image files stored?
The image is processed in memory for OCR and is not saved as a conversion file.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. The converter is free to use and does not require an account.
Can I convert several files at once?
The tool processes one uploaded file per conversion. Run each file separately.