Image to Text (OCR)

Extract editable text from photos, screenshots and scanned documents with OCR (optical character recognition). Recognition runs in your browser, so images are never uploaded.

Your file never leaves your device.

How to convert Image to TXT

The image is analysed with Tesseract, a leading open-source OCR engine, compiled to WebAssembly. Choose the document language for the best accuracy, then copy the recognised text or download it as a TXT file. It turns receipts, book pages, whiteboards, slides and screenshots into searchable, editable text.

Step 1: Choose your image file
Drag and drop a .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp, .bmp, .gif file onto the converter or click to browse. It works on desktop, tablet and phone.
Step 2: Choose the language
Pick the language of the text in the image; mixed English is always included.
Step 3: Copy or download the text
Review the recognised text and save it as TXT.

Good to know

Straight, well-lit, high-resolution images give the best results; crop away backgrounds when possible.
The first run downloads the language model (a few MB), after which recognition is faster.
Handwriting is recognised only partially; printed text works best.

Why use this Image to TXT converter?

Works with photos, screenshots and scans.
Over ten languages supported.
Images stay on your device.
Free with no page limits.

Is it free?

Yes. Converting Image to TXT is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Is my file uploaded?

The Image file is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, never stored and never seen by anyone, so this is safe for confidential files.

About the formats

What is TXT?

TXT is the plain-text format: raw characters with no formatting, styles or embedded objects. Because it makes no assumptions about the reader, a TXT file opens in any text editor, terminal, phone or device. It is the most compatible format that exists.

Use TXT for notes, logs, code and any content that must remain readable in every tool, now and in the future. Choose plain text when you need universal compatibility and have no need for formatting.

Plain Text (TXT)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Image to TXT conversion free?

Yes. It is free, with no watermark, signup or email required. Local conversions have no artificial file-size or daily cap; the practical limit is your device.

Can it read a scanned PDF?

Convert the PDF pages to images with PDF to PNG first, then run each page through this tool.

Is it safe to extract text from an image here?

Yes. The work happens on your own device with WebAssembly and browser APIs, so the file is not uploaded at all. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Do I need to install anything?

No. Everything runs in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is no app, plugin or account.

ImagesProcessed locally