Text from image

About this tool

Upload a JPG or PNG image, choose its language, and use OCR to recognize printed text. Copy the result for editing, searching, or reuse. Recognition quality depends on image clarity, text size, orientation, and the selected language. Handwriting may not be recognized reliably.
Available via the API.

Limits

Limited to 1 request / day when used without registration.Get more when you sign up (it's free) or buy a plan.
Plan Free - 100 requests / month
Plan Plus - 1 000 requests / month
Plan Pro - 10 000 requests / month
Plan Max - 30 000 requests / monthLearn more about plans and pricing.

Tips

• Ensure your source images are high-resolution with high contrast for the most accurate text extraction.
• Preprocess images (e.g., cropping, adjusting contrast) to improve text extraction accuracy.
• Always proofread the extracted output. OCR struggles with stylized fonts and similar-looking characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is OCR?

  OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that detects and extracts text from images, converting printed or handwritten content into editable, searchable text.

• What types of images work best?

  High-resolution images with clear, high-contrast text produce the most accurate results. Blurry, low-resolution, or heavily stylized text may reduce accuracy.

• Can it read handwritten text?

  The tool can attempt to recognize handwriting, but accuracy is generally lower than with printed text, especially for unclear or cursive handwriting.

• Does the tool support multiple languages?

  Text extraction accuracy can vary by language depending on the fonts and character sets used in the source image.

• Is my image stored after processing?

  Uploaded images are processed to extract the text and are not kept for purposes other than delivering your output.

• Do I need an account to use this tool?

  No, you can extract text from a limited number of images without an account. Creating an account or upgrading your plan increases the number of images you can process.

Something missing?

Feel free to contact us if you have any suggestions or found a bug.

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