Convert Pictures to Text
Take a photo of any document, sign, or page and get editable text back. Works with phone cameras, scans, and screenshots.
Upload a picture →Phone camera photos
Snap a photo of a document, menu, sign, or whiteboard. No scanner needed.
Any device
Works from iPhone, Android, tablet, or desktop. Upload from camera roll or files.
100+ languages
English, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Hindi, Urdu, and more. Auto-detected.
Translation built in
Extract text then translate to any language with one click.
Instant results
Text appears in seconds. Copy to clipboard or download.
All formats
JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, BMP — up to 20MB. Free, no limits.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of pictures work?
Any picture containing text — documents, signs, menus, book pages, whiteboards, receipts, labels, and more. Phone camera photos and scans both work.
Is it free?
Yes. Image OCR is completely free with no registration and no monthly limits. PDF processing requires a free account.
Free, no registration required.