OCR Image to Text

Extract text from an image with free OCR that runs in your browser — no file ever reaches a server.

Your image is processed in your browser using WebAssembly/JS libraries loaded from a CDN. The image file itself is never sent to PixelFree's servers.

How It Works

Extract editable text from any image using on-device OCR. Everything runs the moment you upload an image — there's no queue, no account, and no watermark on your download.

How to Use OCR Image to Text

Upload your image or screenshot.
Choose the language of the text.
Click Extract Text and review the result.
Copy the text or download it as a .txt file.

Supported Formats

JPG, PNG and WebP are supported. Files up to 30MB are accepted.

Why Use OCR Image to Text

OCR Image to Text gets a common image job done in seconds without installing desktop software, creating an account, or waiting on a slow upload queue. Your image is processed in your browser using WebAssembly/JS libraries loaded from a CDN. The image file itself is never sent to PixelFree's servers.

Tips

For the smallest file size, start from the highest-quality original you have.
If you need an exact pixel size for a form or platform, check the presets on our Image Resizer.
Chain tools together — for example, resize first, then compress, for the smallest possible result.

FAQ

Is OCR Image to Text really free?

Yes. OCR Image to Text is completely free to use, with no signup, watermark or hidden limits on how many times you can use it.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

Processing happens in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. The image itself is never uploaded to PixelFree's servers — only the third-party library code needed to run the tool is downloaded once from a CDN.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes — every PixelFree tool is built mobile-first and works on iPhone, Android, tablets and desktop browsers.