Convert Images to Text Online - Free OCR Tool
What is OCR (Optical Character Recognition)?
OCR technology converts images containing text into machine-readable text format. This allows you to extract text from scanned documents, photos, screenshots, or any image containing written content, making it editable and searchable.
Benefits of Using OCR
There are several advantages to converting your images to text:
- Text Editing: Convert scanned documents into editable text.
- Searchability: Make text in images searchable and indexable.
- Data Entry: Save time by automating text extraction from images.
- Accessibility: Make text content accessible to screen readers.
- Digital Archives: Create searchable digital archives from scanned documents.
How to Convert Images to Text Using Our Tool
Converting your images to text is simple with our online OCR tool:
- Drag and drop your image files into the upload area, or click "Choose Files" to select them.
- Select the appropriate language for the text in your images.
- Choose additional options like auto-rotation and text enhancement if needed.
- Click the "Extract Text" button to start the OCR process.
- Copy or download the extracted text.
Supported Image Formats
Our OCR tool supports various image formats:
- JPEG/JPG
- PNG
- WEBP
- BMP
- TIFF
OCR Settings Explained
Language Options:
Select the primary language of the text in your images for optimal recognition accuracy. Our tool supports multiple languages including:
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Chinese (Simplified and Traditional)
- Japanese
- Korean
- Arabic
Additional Options:
- Auto-rotate: Automatically detects and corrects image orientation
- Enhance text recognition: Applies image processing to improve OCR accuracy
Common Use Cases
OCR technology is particularly useful for:
- Converting scanned documents to editable text
- Extracting text from screenshots
- Digitizing printed materials
- Creating searchable archives
- Processing business cards and receipts
- Converting printed tables to spreadsheets
Tips for Best Results
To get the best OCR results:
- Use clear, high-resolution images
- Ensure good contrast between text and background
- Select the correct language for your text
- Use the auto-rotate feature for skewed images
- Enable text enhancement for low-quality images
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the text recognition?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality, text clarity, and formatting. With good quality images, our tool typically achieves 95%+ accuracy.
Can it recognize handwriting?
Our tool is optimized for printed text. While it may recognize some clear handwriting, results with handwritten text may vary significantly.
Is there a file size limit?
Yes, our tool accepts files up to 50MB each. For larger files, consider compressing them first.
Can I process multiple pages?
Yes, you can upload multiple images, and the tool will process them in sequence, combining the results.
Why Choose Our OCR Tool?
Our tool offers several advantages:
- Free to use with no registration required
- Fast, browser-based processing
- Support for multiple languages
- Advanced image processing options
- Batch processing capability
- Privacy-focused (no data storage)
- Simple, user-friendly interface