Copy Text from Any Image
Upload a photo, screenshot, or document scan. Get selectable text you can copy and paste anywhere — in seconds.
Upload an image →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.
Free, no registration required.