Choose image
Open a clear image up to 20 MB and 20 MP.
FREE IMAGE OCR
Extract Text from Images Online for Free
Turn printed text in photos and scans into editable text in your browser.
Your image and extracted text are never uploaded or stored on a server.
- 1Choose image
- 2Recognize text
- 3Use result
Choose an image with text
Clear, front-facing printed text produces better results.
JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 20 MB and 20 MP1 · Choose image
Choose an image with text
2 · Recognize text
Recognition settings
Choose the single language used most in the image.The first run may take a moment while the selected language and OCR engine load.
Recognizing text0%
Preparing the OCR engine
3 · Use result
Extracted text
Review the OCR result and edit anything that needs correction.
No text was recognized. Try a clearer image or another language.
FREE IMAGE OCR GUIDE
Extract image text in three steps
Run it in your browser with no account or installation.Choose language
Select one text language and run free OCR.
Review and save
Edit, copy or download the result as TXT.
LOCAL BROWSER OCR
Extract text without sending your image
The OCR engine and selected language load only when you run the tool.
No server upload
The image and result stay in this browser tab.
Eight languages
Choose Korean, English, Japanese and more.
Editable output
Correct, copy or save the extracted text.
FREE IMAGE OCR FAQ
Image OCR questions
Free use, accuracy and private processing explained.1Is the image OCR free?
Yes. It is free without an account or usage limit and does not create server OCR costs.
2Is my image uploaded?
No. The image and extracted text are processed only in your browser.
3Does it accurately read handwriting?
It works best with printed text. Handwriting, blur, tiny text and busy backgrounds can reduce accuracy.
4Why can the first run take longer?
To keep page loads fast, the OCR engine and selected language file load only when you start recognition.