Extract Text from Screenshots
Paste or upload a screenshot and get selectable, copyable text. Works with dark mode, code, error messages, and any UI.
Upload a screenshot →Dark mode & light mode
Light text on dark backgrounds is recognized just as well as standard black-on-white.
Code extraction
Terminal output, IDE screenshots, and code snippets become pasteable text.
Error messages & logs
Capture error dialogs or log output and extract the text for searching or filing bugs.
Chat & social media
Extract text from chat screenshots, tweets, or social media posts.
Instant — no signup
Results in seconds. No account needed, no limits on screenshots.
Any language
100+ languages including CJK, Arabic, and Cyrillic. Auto-detected from the screenshot.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with dark mode screenshots?
Yes. FastOCR handles light text on dark backgrounds accurately. No need to invert colors before uploading.
Can I extract code from a screenshot?
Yes. Screenshots of terminals, IDEs, or code editors are recognized as text you can paste directly into your editor. Indentation and spacing are preserved.
What screenshot formats work?
PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP — any standard screenshot format from macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android. Up to 20MB.
Free, no registration required.