Image to Text Converter

How It Works

Upload any image — photos, screenshots, scanned documents — and our AI-powered OCR engine extracts the text with high accuracy. Choose Simple mode for quick copy-paste or Formatted mode to preserve document structure including tables, headings, and lists.

How to Use

1. 1

   Upload your image

   Drag and drop a photo, screenshot, or scanned image, or click to select from your device. Paste an image URL if your file is already online.

2. 2

   Choose your output

   Select Simple OCR for plain text (1 credit/page) or Formatted OCR for structured Markdown with tables and headings preserved (10 credits/page).

3. 3

   Extract text

   Click start and the AI processes your image. Most images complete in seconds.

4. 4

   Copy or download

   View the extracted text, copy to clipboard, or download as Markdown. Your result is saved in OCR history for later access.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert a photo to text?

Upload your photo to this page and click start. The AI extracts all readable text automatically. A clear, well-lit photo works best.

What image formats are supported?

JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and HEIC images are supported. Maximum file size is 20MB.

Can I extract text from a screenshot?

Yes — screenshots work well. The OCR tool detects text in screenshots from any device or application.

Is the extracted text editable?

Yes. You can copy the text directly and paste it into any editor. You can also download as Markdown or plain text.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Clear, well-lit images with standard fonts typically achieve 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten text and low-resolution images may have lower accuracy.

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