Convert Image to Text
Extract text from a picture, screenshot, or document photo — right here on this page.
Need this often?
Install the Convert Image to Text extension for Chrome — opens right in your browser toolbar, no need to visit the site.
Extract Text from Any Image Online
Convert Image to Text is a free, online tool that turns any picture, scanned page, or screenshot into editable text. Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP file and copy text from the image in seconds — no software to install, no account required.
How to Convert an Image to Text
- Upload or drag and drop your image — a document photo, scanned page, or screenshot.
- Wait a few seconds while the text is extracted.
- Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
What You Can Convert
Works best with printed text — documents, receipts, signs, book pages, and screenshots. Convert a JPEG image to text, a scanned PNG, or a photo taken with your phone — supported formats are JPEG, PNG, and WebP, up to 10 MB per file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this image to text converter free?
Yes, Convert Image to Text is free to use, with no sign-up required.
What image formats can I upload?
JPEG, PNG, and WebP, up to 10 MB per file.
Can I convert a scanned image to text?
Yes — scanned documents and photos of printed pages both work, as long as the text is reasonably sharp and in focus.
Does it work with screenshots?
Yes, screenshot to text conversion works the same way as any other image — just upload the file.
Can it read cursive or handwritten text?
Recognition is most accurate on printed text. Cursive and handwritten notes may convert with lower accuracy, since handwriting varies far more than print.
Do I need to install an app?
No. Convert Image to Text runs entirely in your browser — there's nothing to download or install.
Is this an OCR tool?
Yes. It uses optical character recognition (OCR) to turn the text in your image into text you can edit, so you don't need separate OCR software.
What happens to my image after I upload it?
Your image is used only to extract the text and isn't shared with third parties.