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Image to Text Converter: Copy Text from Photos and Screenshots

Free to try with a free account. Get the text out of photos, screenshots and scanned images, up to 50 at a time, ready to copy or download as a text file. Your images are deleted as soon as they're read.

Up to 20 MB each. Your files are deleted once they're processed, and your result is available for 1 hour.

How to use the Image to Text

  1. Choose up to 50 images (JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF or BMP, up to 20 MB each).
  2. Pick the language of the text.
  3. Copy the text, or download it as a .txt file.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of images work best?
Clear, straight-on photos and screenshots of printed or typed text. Blurry photos and handwriting come out less accurately.
Which languages can it read?
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.
Can I convert several images at once?
Yes, up to 50. Their text comes back in one file, image by image, in the order you chose them.
What happens to my files?
Your images are deleted as soon as they're read. Your text is available for 1 hour, then it's deleted too.
Is Image to Text free?
You can try it free with a free account. To keep using it, add it to a paid plan, from $9 a month.