Image Text Extractor (OCR)

100% Private — No Data UploadedRuns Instantly in Your BrowserZero Server Processing

Drag & drop a screenshot or photo here to extract text

or click to browse from your device

Supports PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP

How the Image Text Extractor Works

Our Image Text Extractor uses the powerful Tesseract.js OCR engine to recognize and extract text from images entirely within your browser. Whether you need to pull text from a screenshot, scan a photographed document, or extract captions from an image, this tool handles it all without ever uploading your files.

Simply drag and drop or browse to select an image in PNG, JPEG, or WebP format. The Tesseract.js engine loads directly into your browser tab, analyzes the image pixels, and returns the recognized text with a confidence score. A live progress bar shows you exactly how far along the recognition process is.

Once extraction is complete, the results are displayed in a clean side-by-side layout: your original image on the left and the extracted text on the right. You can copy the text to your clipboard with one click, or clear the workspace to process another image. Because every operation happens locally, your sensitive documents, screenshots, and personal photos remain completely private — no cloud storage, no server logs, no data transmission.

Why Use Our Image Text Extractor?

Total Privacy

Your images never leave your device. OCR runs entirely in your browser with zero server contact. Perfect for sensitive documents.

Instant Recognition

See live progress as Tesseract scans your image. Text appears in seconds with a confidence score so you know it is reliable.

One-Click Copy

Copy extracted text to your clipboard instantly. No manual selection needed — one button and the entire result is ready to paste.

Multiple Formats

Upload PNG, JPEG, JPG, or WebP images. The OCR engine handles them all, from screenshots to high-res photographs.

Mobile Friendly

Works beautifully on phones and tablets. Snap a photo and extract text on the go without installing any apps.

Works Offline

Once the page and engine are loaded, OCR works without an internet connection. Process documents anywhere, anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Image Text Extractor free to use?
Yes, our Image Text Extractor is completely free with no usage limits, no registration, and no hidden fees. Extract text from as many images as you need.
Are my images uploaded to a server for OCR processing?
Never. All text recognition happens entirely inside your browser using Tesseract.js running on your own device. Your images are never uploaded, saved, or transmitted to any server. They stay on your device at all times.
What image formats are supported?
You can upload PNG, JPEG, JPG, and WebP images. These formats cover the vast majority of screenshots, photographs, and scanned documents you will encounter.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy depends on image quality, contrast, and text clarity. High-resolution images with sharp, high-contrast text yield the best results. The tool displays a confidence score so you can gauge reliability.
Can I extract text from screenshots?
Absolutely. Screenshots are one of the best use cases for this tool. Simply drag and drop a screenshot or browse to select it, and the OCR engine will read any visible text within seconds.
Does this tool work offline?
Once the page and Tesseract.js library are loaded, the OCR processing itself works without an internet connection. The text recognition engine runs entirely on your machine.

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