Image to Text (OCR)

Extract printed text from photos and scans with on-device Tesseract OCR — images never leave your browser.

…or drag & drop a photo, scan or screenshot

OCR runs on-device with Tesseract.js (WebAssembly) — images never leave your browser. The first run downloads the engine and language data (~15 MB) once, then it is cached.

About Image to Text (OCR)

Extract printed text from photos and scans with on-device Tesseract OCR — images never leave your browser.

Image to Text (OCR) processes your images locally in the browser: upload or drop a file, adjust the settings, and download the result — the file never leaves your device.

How to Use Image to Text (OCR)

  1. Upload an image by choosing a file or dragging it onto the tool.
  2. Adjust the options (size, format, quality or filters) as needed.
  3. Preview the result instantly.
  4. Download the processed image with one click.

Key Features

  • Files are processed on your device — nothing is uploaded to a server.
  • Supports the popular image formats you use every day.
  • Instant preview so you can fine-tune the output before saving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. Image to Text (OCR) processes images directly in your browser using local APIs, so your photos stay on your device.

Is Image to Text (OCR) free to use?

Yes. Image to Text (OCR) is completely free with unlimited use — no account, download or payment required.

Is my data uploaded to a server?

No. Image to Text (OCR) runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our servers or stored anywhere.

Does Image to Text (OCR) work on mobile?

Yes. The interface is fully responsive and works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, tablets and desktops.

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