Extract Text from Images
Upload a photo, screenshot, or scan and get editable text back in seconds. No signup, no limits on images.
Upload an image →All common formats
JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP. Up to 20MB per image.
100+ languages
Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, and all European languages. Auto-detected.
Screenshots & dark mode
Light text on dark backgrounds, UI elements, code snippets, and error messages.
Photos & scans
Phone camera photos, document scans, whiteboards, and handwritten notes.
Instant results
Text appears in seconds. Copy to clipboard or translate to another language.
No registration needed
Image OCR is free with no account required. Unlimited usage, no watermarks.
Frequently asked questions
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and BMP images up to 20MB. Language is detected automatically — no need to specify it.
Is image OCR free?
Yes. Image OCR is completely free with no registration required and no monthly limits. PDF processing requires a free account (3 PDFs/month on the free tier).
What languages are supported?
Over 100 languages including English, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Farsi, and all European languages. Right-to-left scripts are handled correctly.
Can I translate the extracted text?
Yes. After extraction, click Translate and choose from any supported language. Translation is powered by Gemini AI.
No registration required. Unlimited image OCR.