OCR - Extract Text from Images
Extract text from images using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), powered by native Tesseract running on our server for speed and accuracy. Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP images and get editable text back in seconds. Your image is uploaded for processing and is not stored â see our Privacy Policy for details.
Last updated: 2026-09-02
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP (max 20MB)
Key Features
- Extract text from images using native Tesseract OCR, run on our server
- Support for JPG, PNG, WebP, and other image formats, up to 20MB
- Fast, accurate results without a slow in-browser OCR engine download
- Drag-and-drop or click to upload
- Copy extracted text to clipboard
- Your image is handled ephemerally â processed in memory and never stored
How to Use the OCR Tool
- Upload Image: Click "Choose Image" or drag-and-drop an image file (max 20MB).
- Enhance Option: Keep "Enhance Image" checked for better accuracy on documents.
- Extract Text: Click "Extract Text" to upload the image and run OCR on our server.
- Review Results: The extracted text will appear below the image.
- Copy Text: Click "Copy to Clipboard" to copy the extracted text for use.
Why Use This OCR Tool?
This tool runs native Tesseract OCR on our server, rather than a browser-based WebAssembly port â generally faster and more accurate, especially on lower-end or mobile devices where in-browser OCR engines can be slow. Your image is handled ephemerally â in memory for the duration of the request, never written to disk or a database; see our Privacy Policy for exactly what that covers.
Common Use Cases:
- Extract text from screenshots for editing
- Digitize printed documents and receipts
- Convert scanned PDFs to editable text
- Extract text from photos of whiteboards or notes
- Accessibility: Make image text searchable and screen-reader friendly
Tips for Best Results:
- Use high-resolution images with clear, legible text
- Ensure good contrast between text and background
- Avoid skewed or rotated text when possible
- Use images with standard fonts (handwriting may have lower accuracy)
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the OCR?
Native Tesseract provides excellent accuracy for printed text, typically 95%+ for clear images. Accuracy depends on image quality, font clarity, and language. For best results, use high-resolution images with good contrast and avoid handwritten text.
Is my image data secure?
Your image is uploaded to our server to run OCR, handled ephemerally: held in memory only for the duration of that one request, never written to disk or a database, and discarded once the extracted text is returned to your browser. We don't store or share your personal information; your IP address is used only to enforce a short-lived, in-memory rate limit (3 requests/minute, 20/hour, 100/day) to prevent abuse. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What image formats are supported?
The OCR tool supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and other common image formats. The maximum file size is 20MB.
Does this work offline?
No â this tool needs a network connection, since OCR runs on our server rather than in your browser. If you need a fully offline tool, try Speech Transcription, which runs entirely on-device.
Can it recognize handwritten text?
Tesseract is optimized for printed text and may have lower accuracy with handwritten text. For best results with handwriting, ensure very clear, legible writing with good contrast.
Will this work on my mobile phone?
Yes! Since OCR runs on our server rather than in your browser, it works reliably on both iOS and Android without the slower processing times in-browser OCR can have on lower-end devices.
What languages are supported?
Currently, the tool is configured for English text. The underlying Tesseract engine supports 100+ languages, and we may add a language selector in the future based on user demand.