Read the words in a photo, scan or screenshot and turn them into text you can copy and edit. Works in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Korean and more.
How to get text from an image
- Choose or paste an image.
- Pick the language written in it.
- Click Read text. The first time, the reader takes a few seconds to load.
- Copy the text or download it.
For the best results
- Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight on.
- Crop away anything that isn’t text.
Questions
Is it private?
Yes. Your files are processed inside your own browser and are never uploaded to our server or anyone else’s. Close the page and they are gone.
Is it free?
Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.
Can it read handwriting?
Neat handwriting sometimes works, but printed text gives far better results.
