Turn text in a photo into editable words
Image OCR converts printed text in a photo or screenshot into text you can copy. It saves retyping, but still needs spelling and number checks. A sharp screenshot is usually easier to read than a phone photo with perspective distortion or shadows.
Step by step
- Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP image, up to 10 MB and 12 megapixels.
- Select the text language and start processing. Keep the document upright.
- Review and edit the result before copying or downloading it.
Example scenario
Example: you are copying a model number and instructions from a product label. Even if the paragraph looks correct, check O versus 0 in the model number separately. Preserve units and decimal marks when editing instructions.
Check your result
Tiny letters, patterned backgrounds, reflections and blur can cause mistakes. Crop to the relevant area and try a clearer source if possible. OCR is not translation; the language choice helps recognition. Output line breaks do not reproduce the original graphic design exactly.
Frequently asked questions
Does it create Excel table cells?
No. This tool extracts plain text. Use PDF to Excel for tables within PDFs.
Can I fix recognition mistakes?
Yes. The result area is editable before copying or downloading.
Open the tool: Image to Text (OCR) →
Keep an original copy before processing your file. Examples are illustrative; results depend on your document.