Image to text

Choose a photo, screenshot or scan and copy the text. No upload.

or drop a file here ยท or press Ctrl+V to paste

Works with photos, screenshots and scans. English and German.

The tool runs in your browser. Photos and recordings are not uploaded and not stored.

How to

  1. Choose an image or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
  2. The text is recognised and appears in a box.
  3. Fix small things, then copy it or save it as .txt.

Good to know

What works well?

Printed text: letters, receipts, screenshots, book pages. Handwriting barely works.

How do I get better results?

A straight, sharp photo, good light, text as large as possible in the frame.

Which languages?

English and German, also mixed.

Is the image uploaded?

No. Recognition runs in your browser.

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