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Extract Text From an Image Online
Convert JPG, PNG, WEBP, BMP, photos, and screenshots into editable text. Add an image, choose its language, then copy or download the reviewed result.
Drop an image here
Drag an image here, choose a file, or paste an image from the clipboard.
Up to 20 MB•JPG · PNG · WEBP · BMP•Ctrl+V / Cmd+V
Private workflowNo Picture2Txt image-upload endpoint
Fast startRecognition files load after image selection
Language choiceEnglish plus nine additional models
Simple workflow
How to convert an image to editable text
A reliable result starts with a clear image and ends with a careful review.
Add the image
Choose a file, drag it into the upload area, paste a screenshot, use your camera, or try the sample.
Prepare the text region
Rotate sideways text. Crop empty margins. Adjust contrast or threshold when the background is faint.
Select the source language
Choose the language used in the image. The correct model helps with alphabets, accents, and word patterns.
Extract and review
Read the visible text, correct mistakes, then copy it or download a TXT file.
Supported input
What the picture to text converter accepts
| Image formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and BMP files that the browser can decode |
|---|---|
| Input methods | File picker, drag and drop, clipboard paste, mobile camera, and sample image |
| Tested file limit | Up to 20 MB per image; practical limits also depend on browser memory |
| Output | Editable plain text, clipboard copy, and TXT download |
| Recognition languages | English, Portuguese, Romanian, French, Indonesian, Danish, Polish, German, Spanish, and Russian |
Useful for everyday work
Ways to get text from images and screenshots
Choose the related tool when the source has a special layout or needs extra preparation.
Convert a photo to text online
Photograph printed notes, labels, signs, or book passages. Keep the camera parallel to the page and use even lighting.
Extract a table from an image
Use Extract Table from Image when rows, columns, CSV, or Excel output matter.
Improve faint image text
Crop, rotate, increase contrast, apply grayscale, or test thresholding with the image text enhancer.
Extract words from a scanned page
Turn a clean scan into searchable, editable text. Split complex columns into smaller crops when the reading order is mixed.
Read image text in another language
Select the matching language model before recognition. Read the multilingual image text guide for practical limits.
Technology explained
How image text recognition works
The browser reads the selected file through standard web file features. Canvas operations can rotate, crop, and change pixel contrast. Tesseract.js then runs the Tesseract recognition engine in a worker.
The engine estimates text regions, lines, words, and character shapes. It returns a draft and a confidence estimate. Confidence supports review, but it does not prove that every character is correct.
For technical background, see MDN guidance on browser file handling and the Canvas API.
Accuracy factors
What improves image to text accuracy?
- Use the highest-quality original instead of a repeatedly compressed copy.
- Keep printed text straight and large enough to show complete character strokes.
- Crop unrelated graphics, borders, and empty space.
- Choose the language used in the source image.
- Compare the original and enhanced versions before extraction.
- Check names, amounts, dates, decimal points, and reference codes.
Use the detailed image text accuracy guide for difficult photos and scans.
Text recognition creates a draft, not proof of the source. Handwriting, severe blur, decorative fonts, curved pages, mixed languages, and complex layouts can produce mistakes. Verify important medical, legal, financial, identity, and safety-related text against the original image.
Useful details
Common questions about image to text conversion
These short explanations cover common tasks, limits, and result-checking steps.
Can I extract text from an image online?
Yes. Add a clear image, select its language, start extraction, and review the editable result.
How do I copy text from a picture?
Add or paste the image, correct the extracted draft, and select Copy Text.
Does the image leave my device?
The tool does not send the image to a Picture2Txt upload endpoint. Required recognition files load into the browser.
Which image formats are supported?
You can use browser-readable JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP, and BMP files within the tested limits.
Can I paste a screenshot?
Yes. Select Paste Image or press Ctrl+V on Windows and Cmd+V on macOS.
Can I use my phone camera?
Yes. Use the camera option, keep the phone parallel to the page, and avoid shadows or glare.
Why was a word read incorrectly?
Blur, small letters, low contrast, rotation, decorative fonts, and the wrong language can reduce accuracy.
Can it read handwriting or blurry text?
Simple handwriting and mild blur may produce partial results, but clear printed text is more dependable.
Does it preserve the original layout?
The main tool returns plain editable text. Use the table extractor when rows and columns matter.
Should I check the extracted text?
Yes. Compare names, dates, amounts, punctuation, and reference codes with the original image.
Frequently asked questions
More answers about this tool
What is an image to text converter?
It detects visible character shapes in an image and returns an editable text draft. This process is also called optical character recognition, or OCR.
How can I get text from a photo on my phone?
Open the tool, use the camera or photo-library option, choose the source language, and review the result before copying it.
Do I need to install software?
No. The recognition engine runs in a modern browser, so you do not need a desktop program or an account.
Why should I select the correct language?
A matching language model helps identify accents, alphabets, character shapes, and common word patterns.
Does Picture2Txt keep the original layout?
The main converter returns plain text. Use Extract Table from Image when rows and columns need to be reconstructed.
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