The best free online OCR tool. Extract editable text from any image, scan, or PDF document with professional accuracy.
Recognize text in a scanned document or image, then copy it or download a TXT file. Choose the recognition language before processing. The tool tries local recognition when supported and can upload the file to a server fallback if local recognition fails or times out.
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Step 1
Select a supported scan or image and choose its text language.
Step 2
Run recognition and wait for the local attempt or server fallback.
Step 3
Proofread the result, then copy the text or download the TXT file.
Pro Tip for Best Output Quality
Blur, low contrast, handwriting, and complex layouts can reduce accuracy.
Local PDF recognition supports up to 50 pages. Server fallback support depends on file type; a local preview does not guarantee server recognition.
Key Capabilities & Features
Text recognition
Turn visible printed text into editable text.
Language selection
Choose the language used by the recognition engine.
Local attempt
Try browser recognition when the file and device are supported.
Copy or TXT
Review the recognized text and copy it or save a text file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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