1 · Add your image
Drag & drop, paste (Ctrl+V), or click to upload (PNG/JPG/PDF).
Copy Text From Image
Copy text from image online with accurate OCR. Free, fast, and private.
⚡ Quick Mode
Speed: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Accuracy: ⭐⭐⭐
Up to 10 files per batch
Lightning‑fast recognition, often under a second. Best for screenshots and simple documents.
🎯 Precise Mode
Speed: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Accuracy: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Up to 5 files per batch
High‑accuracy recognition (up to 99%+). Ideal for scans, complex layouts, and important documents. Supports 100+ languages.
🧠 Smart Mode
Speed: ⭐⭐⭐
Accuracy: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Up to 2 files per batch
AI‑powered processing with automatic quality optimization. Great for handwriting, mixed languages, challenging images, and complex mathematical formulas.
Drop Files Here
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Supported: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, JFIF, PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, WMF, XPS, DJVU, RAW formats & more
up to 25 MB image size
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From Image to Editable Text
Before · Original Image
After · Extracted Text
What Is an Image to Text Converter?
Our image to text converter turns the text inside images into editable digital text. Upload from your device or paste from your clipboard, then click “Convert Image to Text” to extract the content in seconds.
How It Works (Illustrated)
2 · Run OCR
Click "Convert Image to Text" to start recognition.
3 · Copy
One‑click copy; optional language selection.
4 · Export
Download results as .txt or .docx.
Key Features
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Free / No Sign‑Up
Use anytime with no account required.
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Wide Format Support
JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, RAW & more.
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Multiple Images
Add several images in one go; results appear separately.
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Copy or Download
Copy results or download as TXT with one click.
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Privacy‑First
Extraction only—no storing or sharing of your files.
Boost Productivity & Efficiency
- Save time by avoiding manual typing; extraction completes in seconds.
- Reduce editing effort thanks to accurate results that need minimal fixes.
- Work with multiple images at once, ideal for bulk conversion.
- Make text easier to share and store compared to sending full image files.
Who Can Use Our Image to Text Converter?
Data entry specialists
Convert photos of receipts, forms, and slips into digital text for quick saving, spreadsheet entry, and sharing.
Office employees
Extract text from scanned documents for easy editing and formatting in daily tasks.
Researchers
Digitize content from images and scans to reuse in your own work and save time.
Teachers
Extract text from assignments, lecture notes, and books to create teaching materials.
Students
Convert notes and textbook snapshots to editable text, including math and scientific content.
Content writers
Reuse written material from images and quickly import past content into editable form.
Tips for Tricky Cases
Low resolution
Use higher resolution images for better accuracy.
Skew / rotation
Auto‑deskew helps, but align the document if possible.
Handwriting
Results may vary; print‑like writing works best.
Image to Text Conversion with AI
Our tool doesn’t just work on a basic OCR model. It utilizes AI to refine the results and ensure accuracy. When a character is unclear, the converter analyzes it carefully before turning it into digital text—instead of guessing at random.
Thanks to the AI-powered functionality, our tool is:
- Faster
- More accurate
- More reliable
Tips for Accurate Text Extraction
- Hold the camera steady to avoid blur when photographing documents.
- Capture images in well-lit environments so text is clearly visible.
- Correct the image orientation before submission for best accuracy.
- Crop out unnecessary parts to speed up and improve extraction quality.
- Proofread the output to ensure no errors remain in the extracted text.
5M+
Files Processed
98%
Accuracy
100+
Languages Supported
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Always Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Is copytextfromimage.org free to use?
Yes, it is completely free to use. You don’t need to make any payment or purchase a subscription to extract text from your images.
Which formats and languages are supported?
Formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, JFIF, PDF, AI, EPS, PSD, WMF, XPS, DJVU, and various RAW camera formats (CR2, NEF, ARW, etc.). OCR supports many common languages. Results can vary depending on image quality and writing style.
How does the OCR process work?
Image processing: The image is cleaned and filtered. Contrast is enhanced, noise is removed, and tilt/skew is corrected.
Text detection: The parts of the image containing text are identified.
Character isolation/segmentation: Characters are separated individually.
Character analysis: Each character’s shape is analyzed to recognize it effectively.
Database matching: Visual appearance is matched with digital characters in the OCR database.
Output: Recognized characters are presented as digital text.