IMAGE TOOLS
Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from photos and scans.
Your files are processed on your device and are never uploaded.
Extract text from any picture with free OCR (optical character recognition). Upload a photo of a document, a screenshot, a scanned page or a sign, and the ShrinkBee Image to Text converter reads the words so you can copy, edit or save them – no retyping needed.
It recognises English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Indonesian, Russian and Arabic, and can read mixed English and Hindi text in the same image.
How to Convert an Image to Text
- Choose your image: A photo of a document, a screenshot or a scan.
- Select the language of the text in the picture.
- Click Extract text: The text appears in a few seconds. The first run downloads the language data once.
- Use the result: Copy text, Download .txt, or Download Word (.doc) to edit it.
Tips for Accurate OCR
- Take the photo straight-on in good light, with the page flat and in focus.
- Crop away everything except the text with Crop Image first.
- Rotate sideways pages upright with Rotate Image.
- Printed text works best; neat handwriting is possible but less reliable.
- Always proofread – OCR can confuse similar characters such as 0 and O.
Key Features
- Nine language options including Hindi and Arabic.
- Copy, TXT or Word output.
- Private: Recognition runs in your browser – your documents are never uploaded.
- Free: No sign-up and no page limits.
JPG to Text PNG to Text Image to Word Text to Handwriting Image to PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract text from an image?
Choose your image, select the language of the text and click Extract text. Then copy it, download a .txt file, or download a Word (.doc) file.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, English + Hindi, Spanish, French, German, Indonesian, Russian and Arabic.
Can it read handwriting?
Neat handwriting can work, but printed text gives far more accurate results.
Why is the first extraction slow?
The language data is downloaded once the first time you use a language. After that, recognition is much faster.
How can I get more accurate results?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on, and crop away everything except the text.
Is Image to Text (OCR) free to use?
Yes. Image to Text (OCR) is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Your files are processed directly in your web browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded or stored, and the file is gone from memory when you close the tab.