Image to Text
Extract text from images and photos in seconds. Drag and drop your image—or upload up to two for free—and get copyable text. No signup required for the first 2 images.
Image to text (OCR) lets you extract text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents so you can copy, search, or edit it. Our free OCR online tool uses AI vision to read text from your images with high accuracy—support for 50+ languages, handwritten text, and mixed layouts. Drag and drop one or two images (free without signup) and get copyable text or a .txt download in seconds. No desktop software or signup required for the first 2 images. For batch OCR and API access, create a free account. If your text is inside a PDF, use our PDF to Text tool; for structured data from PDF tables, try PDF to CSV.
Why Use Our Image to Text Tool?
Fast, accurate OCR for screenshots, photos, and scanned documents. Copy or download the extracted text in one click.
Any Image Format
PNG, JPEG, GIF, WebP, BMP, TIFF, HEIC and more. Upload screenshots, photos, or scanned pages.
Private & Secure
Your images are processed securely and not stored. Privacy is our top priority.
API-Ready
Use the same OCR pipeline via our API for batch extraction and automation.
How It Works
Extract text from your images in four simple steps
Upload Image(s)
Drag and drop one or more images, or click to browse. PNG, JPEG, and more supported.
OCR Processing
Our vision model reads text from your image with high accuracy.
View & Copy
Extracted text appears in a scrollable box. Copy to clipboard with one click.
Download .txt
Download as a .txt file for editing, search, or use in other apps.
How We Compare
See how DocLD’s image to text (OCR) tool compares to other options for extracting text from images.
| Feature | DocLD | Adobe Acrobat | Free Online OCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extract text from image | |||
| 50+ languages | Limited | ||
| Handwritten text | Partial | Limited | |
| Privacy (no storage) | |||
| Free tier | 2 images free | Limited | |
| No sign-up required | |||
| API / batch |
Popular Use Cases
Extract text from images for documents, receipts, screenshots, and more.
Receipts & invoices
Extract line items and totals from photos of receipts or invoices for expense tracking or data entry.
Screenshots
Get text from screenshots of apps, web pages, or error messages for documentation or support.
Scanned documents
Turn scanned pages or photos of documents into editable, searchable text.
Whiteboards & signs
Extract text from photos of whiteboards, signs, or handwritten notes.
Business cards
Pull names, titles, and contact info from business card photos for CRM or contacts.
Books & articles
Extract passages from photos of book pages or printed articles for quotes or research.
Tips for Best Results
Get the most accurate OCR from your images with these tips.
Use clear, well-lit images
Higher resolution and good contrast improve OCR accuracy. Avoid blur and heavy shadows.
Straight-on shots
Photos taken straight on (not at an angle) reduce distortion and improve recognition.
Images are not stored
We process your images in memory and do not keep copies. Download or copy the text and close the tab when done.
Multiple languages
We support 50+ languages. Mixed-language images are handled; accuracy may vary with script and clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need More Than 2 Images?
Sign up for free and get 1,000 credits per month. Unlock unlimited image-to-text and API access for batch OCR. Browse all free tools.
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