Image to Text
Extract editable text from images, scans, screenshots, and photos.
Open toolFree online OCR
Screenshot to Text Converter
Turn screenshots into editable text online using free client-side OCR.
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Balanced by default. Enhances faint or low-contrast images automatically.
Enhanced OCR may take a few seconds longer but can improve faint or unclear text.
Upload an image
JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP are supported. OCR runs in your browser.
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Upload
Upload a supported image file.
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Extract
OCR reads the text in your browser.
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Use the text
Copy or download the extracted .txt result.
What you can convert
Images, scans, receipts, and screenshots
Upload a screenshot from your phone, laptop, or app and extract the text without retyping it.
Phone screenshots
App screenshots
Web captures
Chat snippets
Tips for this OCR task
- Zoom in before taking the screenshot if the original text is small.
- Crop private notifications, contact names, or unrelated screen areas before OCR.
- Use Screenshot mode to preserve digital text edges without over-processing.
Privacy note
Your image stays on your device
Version 1 uses Tesseract.js for client-side OCR. Convert My Docs does not require login and does not store uploaded images.
FAQ
Common questions
Can I extract text from a phone screenshot?
Yes. Save or upload the screenshot image and the OCR tool will scan it for text.
What makes screenshot OCR accurate?
Large, clear text with good contrast is easier for OCR to read.
Can I clear the result and try another screenshot?
Yes. Use Clear to reset the tool and upload another image.
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