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Image to Text
Extract text from a picture or screenshot. Recognition runs privately in your browser — the image is never uploaded.
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Simple, practical guidance
How to use Image to Text
Pull the text out of a picture or screenshot using in-browser OCR. Follow these steps to get a result you can confidently review, save, and share.
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Upload an image that contains text.
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Choose the language of the text.
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Run recognition and wait for it to finish.
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Review, copy, or download the extracted text.
Get a better result
Clear, high-contrast images with straight, printed text give the best results.
Know how your file is handled
The file is handled in your browser for this tool, so its contents do not need to be uploaded to a conversion server.
Check before you share
Handwriting, low-resolution photos, and stylized fonts reduce accuracy; heavily skewed scans may need straightening first.
Questions people ask
Image to Text FAQ
Clear answers about file quality, privacy, compatibility, and what to expect from the conversion.
What does Image to Text do?
Pull the text out of a picture or screenshot using in-browser OCR. It accepts an image (JPG, PNG, or WebP) and produces extracted plain text.
How do I use Image to Text?
The process is straightforward. Upload an image that contains text. Choose the language of the text. Run recognition and wait for it to finish. Review, copy, or download the extracted text.
Is Image to Text available now?
Image to Text is available now on Big PDF Tools.
Will Image to Text reduce the quality of my document?
Clear, high-contrast images with straight, printed text give the best results.
Is it safe to use Image to Text with private files?
The file is handled in your browser for this tool, so its contents do not need to be uploaded to a conversion server.
Can I use Image to Text on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Image to Text runs in a modern mobile browser, and because the file is processed on your device nothing is uploaded. Keep the tab open until it finishes — larger files are still easier to review on a bigger screen.
Is there a maximum file size for Image to Text?
Because Image to Text works in your browser, the practical limit is your device's available memory rather than an upload cap. If a very large file stalls, close other tabs or split the work into smaller parts.
Does Image to Text change my original file?
No — your original file stays unchanged. Image to Text saves extracted plain text as a separate download.
How long does Image to Text take?
It depends on your device. Small files finish almost instantly, while large page counts, high-resolution images, and complex layouts take longer because everything is computed locally in your browser.
Why did my Image to Text job fail or look different?
Handwriting, low-resolution photos, and stylized fonts reduce accuracy; heavily skewed scans may need straightening first. Also confirm that the source file is not damaged, uses a supported format, and is not blocked by an unknown password.