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FastOCR

Copy Text from Any Image

Upload a photo, screenshot, or document scan. Get selectable text you can copy and paste anywhere — in seconds.

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One-click copy

Extracted text is ready to copy to your clipboard with a single click.

Phone photos

Snap a photo of a document, sign, menu, or whiteboard and extract the text.

Any image format

JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP — up to 20MB. Screenshots work too.

100+ languages

English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and more. Auto-detected.

Instant & free

No signup, no limits on images. Results in seconds.

PDFs too

Extract copyable text from scanned PDFs where normal selection does not work.

Frequently asked questions

How do I copy text from an image?

Upload your image to FastOCR. The AI extracts all text automatically. Click Copy to put it on your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere.

Does it work with phone photos?

Yes. Photos taken with any smartphone camera work well. For best results, ensure good lighting and hold the camera steady.

Can I copy text from a PDF?

Yes. Upload a PDF and FastOCR extracts all text, even from scanned documents where you cannot normally select text. Free account required for PDFs.

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Free, no registration required.