Screenshot to Text

Upload a screenshot and instantly extract the text with AI-powered OCR. Works with screenshots from any device, app, or website.

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Drag and drop your file here, or click to select

Supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, PDF
Maximum file size: 20MB
Batch upload: up to 20 files

Paste an image or image URL from clipboard

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How It Works

Take a screenshot of anything — a tweet, a slide, a code snippet, an error message — and our AI-powered OCR extracts the text in seconds. No more manually retyping content from screenshots. Paste from clipboard or upload the image file directly.

How to Use

  1. 1

    Capture or upload

    Take a screenshot (Cmd+Shift+4 on Mac, Win+Shift+S on Windows) and upload it, or paste directly from clipboard.

  2. 2

    Extract text

    Click start and the AI extracts all readable text from your screenshot in seconds.

  3. 3

    Copy and use

    Copy the extracted text to clipboard and paste it wherever you need it.

Supported Input

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I paste a screenshot directly from clipboard?
Yes — you can paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard into the upload area. No need to save as a file first.
What screenshot formats work best?
PNG screenshots work best for text clarity. JPEG screenshots also work well. The tool supports all common image formats.
Can I extract text from a screenshot of a website?
Yes — screenshots of websites, apps, error messages, social media posts, and code editors all work well with the OCR tool.
How accurate is screenshot text extraction?
Clear screenshots with standard fonts achieve 95%+ accuracy. Text on busy backgrounds or at very small font sizes may be less accurate.

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