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How to Extract Text from Images

1

Upload your image

Upload a screenshot, receipt, scanned page, label, or document photo. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and more.

2

Select the language

Choose the language that matches the text in the image. This improves accuracy for invoices, forms, screenshots, and multilingual content.

3

Copy or download the text

Extract the text, review the confidence score, then copy it or download a TXT file.

Why use FyleTools OCR?

100% Private

OCR processing runs entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images are never uploaded to any server.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no limits. Extract as much text as you need, then copy it or download it as TXT.

Screenshots, Receipts & Scans

Pull editable text from screenshots, invoices, receipts, whiteboards, labels, and scanned documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the OCR?
Clear screenshots and flat document photos often reach 95%+ accuracy. The confidence score helps you quickly see whether the result needs cleanup.
Does it work with handwritten text?
The OCR engine is optimized for printed text. Handwritten text may work for clean, well-formed writing, but results vary significantly.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, and most common image formats. For best results, use high-resolution images with clear, well-lit text such as screenshots, receipts, and scans.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR processing happens locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device.
Can I extract text from PDFs?
For PDFs, use our dedicated Extract Text from PDF tool. This OCR page is best for images, screenshots, and scanned pages exported as images.
Does OCR work best on screenshots or photos?
Screenshots usually produce the cleanest results because the text is already flat and sharp. Document photos can work very well too if they are well lit and straight.
Can I extract text from receipts, invoices, or labels?
Yes. OCR works well for receipts, invoices, shipping labels, packaging, and other printed text. Crop tightly around the text area for better accuracy.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes. You can snap a photo, upload it in your mobile browser, and extract text without installing an app.
How can I improve OCR accuracy?
Use high-resolution images with good lighting and contrast. Straighten tilted photos before OCR, crop to the text area, and select the correct language. Clear, printed text at 12pt or larger produces the best results.
Does OCR work with handwritten text?
Tesseract.js is optimized for printed text. Clean, well-formed handwriting may be partially recognized, but accuracy varies significantly. For best results, use printed or typed text sources.
What languages are supported for OCR?
Over 15 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, and Hindi. Select the language before extracting text.
Can I extract text from tables or multi-column layouts?
The OCR engine processes text in reading order, so tables and multi-column layouts may produce mixed results. For best accuracy, crop each column or section separately and process them one by one.

When to Use This Tool

Copy text from screenshots when selection is disabled or blocked.

Pull totals, names, or line items from receipts and invoices.

Digitize scanned letters, forms, manuals, or book pages into editable text.

Extract text from product labels, packaging, signs, or whiteboards while away from your desk.

Supported Formats

FormatDescriptionBest For
JPEGStandard photo format, most common inputCamera photos of documents, printed text
PNGScreenshots with crisp, clear textUI screenshots, digital documents
WebPModern compressed imagesDownloaded web images with text
BMP/TIFFUncompressed image formatsHigh-quality scans, archival images

Tips & Best Practices

For the cleanest OCR, crop the image to the text area before processing.

If the photo is tilted, rotate the image first so lines of text are straight.

Select the correct language before extraction. Mixed-language images may need a second pass.

For multipage documents, use Extract Text from PDF instead of running each page manually.

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools performs OCR entirely in your browser using Tesseract.js, the JavaScript port of the Tesseract OCR engine. The language model is downloaded once and cached locally. Your images are analyzed on your device — no photos or extracted text are sent to any server. This is especially important for sensitive documents like contracts, medical records, or personal notes.

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