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Image to Text (OCR)
Image to Text (OCR)
What is this tool?
KIOTOOLS' Image to Text tool is a free optical character recognition (OCR) utility that runs entirely client-side using Tesseract.js, a JavaScript port of the open-source Tesseract OCR engine, executed in your browser via WebAssembly. Drop in an image and it returns the text it can detect, ready to copy or download.
When to use it
- Digitizing a scanned document, receipt, or printed letter
- Pulling a quote or paragraph out of a screenshot
- Copying text from a photo of a whiteboard or sign
- Extracting text from a book page or handout you photographed
- Turning an old printed form into an editable digital record
How to use it
- 1Open the Image to Text tool.
- 2Upload or drag in a photo, screenshot, or scanned image (JPG, PNG, or similar).
- 3Wait while the tool processes the image locally in your browser.
- 4Review the extracted text in the output box.
- 5Copy the text or download it, then correct any misread characters as needed.
Frequently asked questions
Does this OCR tool upload my image anywhere?
No. The tool runs Tesseract.js locally in your browser via WebAssembly, so your image stays on your device throughout processing.
Why is some of the extracted text wrong?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality — resolution, lighting, contrast, and font clarity all matter. Blurry photos or unusual fonts are more likely to produce errors, so always review the output.
Can it read handwriting?
It can attempt to, but printed text is recognized far more reliably than handwriting. Results on handwritten notes will vary.
Do I need to install anything or sign up?
No. It works directly in your browser with no installation, account, or payment required.
What image formats can I use?
JPG, PNG and WebP work well, and the tool accepts any image file your browser can open.