imagetotext.info alternative: matched OCR, different outputs
Short answer
www.imagetotext.info is a free image-to-text converter that also lists PDF input. Its results and FastOCR were within test noise on our Arabic, Urdu and Bengali scans. FastOCR (our tool) adds a searchable PDF alongside text, Word and Markdown. Choose by the output you need, not a claimed accuracy advantage on these three pages.
By the FastOCR team · Updated 4 November 2026 · Accuracy test run 31 October 2026
We make FastOCR. Accuracy figures come from our own test of each tool we scored, ours included, on the same scans; other facts link to each tool's own pages. How we tested
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Tips for a clear photo
- Lay the page flat.
- Use even light, with no shadows.
- Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
- Fill the frame with the page.
Verdict
Pick FastOCR if
- You need the original scan with a searchable text layer as well as editable exports.
- You want language detection without choosing a script, or translation after image OCR.
Pick imagetotext.info if
- You already use its formatted-text workflow and want HTML output.
- You need its advertised paid batch-image workflow; our paid batch uploader is for PDFs.
FastOCR and imagetotext.info side by side
| Factor | FastOCR | imagetotext.info |
|---|---|---|
| Inputs | FastOCRImages and PDFs; PDFs require a free account. | imagetotext.infoJPG, PNG, GIF, JFIF, HEIC and PDFSource |
| Account for images | FastOCRNo sign-up needed. | imagetotext.infoSays registration is not requiredSource |
| Outputs | FastOCRText, searchable PDF, Word and Markdown. | imagetotext.infoTXT and DOCX; premium formatted mode lists HTML and MarkdownSource |
| Searchable PDF | FastOCRIncluded with each image upload and scanned PDF. | imagetotext.infoNot statedSource |
| Multiple images | FastOCRNo free batch-image uploader. | imagetotext.infoFree multi-file upload prompts an upgradeSource |
| Choosing a language | FastOCRAutomatic, including mixed pages. | imagetotext.infoNot statedSource |
| Free watermark | FastOCRNo watermark. | imagetotext.infoNot statedSource |
| Accuracy on three book pages (lower is better) | FastOCRArabic 2.6%, Urdu 9.1%, Bengali 7.4% | imagetotext.infoArabic 2.9%, Urdu 9.2%, Bengali 7.9%Our test |
Why FastOCR
Photos and screenshots
Every image upload gets raw text and a single-page searchable PDF, plus Word and Markdown.
See Photos and screenshotsExports
Raw text, Word (.docx) and Markdown.
See ExportsLanguages
100+ languages, detected automatically, including mixed pages.
Share of characters wrong on our evidence scans (lower is better): Arabic 2.6%, Urdu 9.1%, Bengali 7.4%, Tamil 2.2%, Chinese 1.0%.
See LanguagesTranslation and AI Polish
Translate or clean up the text of a finished image.
See Translation and AI Polish
Proof
imagetotext.info and FastOCR were within the evidence noise threshold on every page we could compare: Arabic, Urdu and Bengali. These are individual book scans, not a rating for every document.
Three measured pages, no accuracy winner
Character error rate counts wrong, missing and extra characters; lower is better. The matched results are Arabic 2.9% versus 2.6% for FastOCR; Urdu 9.2% versus 9.1% for FastOCR; Bengali 7.9% versus 7.4% for FastOCR. None of these gaps supports an accuracy advantage for either tool.
We have no imagetotext.info score for Tamil, Chinese or English. Missing measurements are not failures. Check a representative page before choosing a service for a different script.
Check the output before switching
The current converter lists PDF input and several editable exports. Older comparisons that describe it as image-only or TXT-only are out of date. Formatted Text prompts an upgrade and lists HTML and Markdown; we did not benchmark its layout preservation.
FastOCR returns a searchable PDF from an image as well as editable text. That keeps the scan available for reference while adding selectable text. Word and Markdown are separate downloads; Word reconstruction is not a promise to reproduce the page design.
How the three-page comparison was scored
The October 2026 evidence uses public-domain Wikimedia book scans and Wikisource reference text, one page per script. Spaces, punctuation and Arabic diacritics are removed before scoring. Reference discrepancies make differences smaller than about three percentage points noise.
FastOCR output was captured on 25 October; imagetotext.info ran on 31 October. Arabic and Urdu inputs were 500 pixels wide for FastOCR and 1,280 for the competitor. These are OCR text measurements, not speed, handwriting or layout tests.
Choose imagetotext.info if
- HTML is a required export for your workflow.
- You need paid batches of images and are satisfied with a sample conversion.
- You prefer the results on your own pages; our three measured pages do not establish an accuracy winner.
FAQ
Is imagetotext.info as accurate as FastOCR?
Our three measured pages do not separate them: Arabic, Urdu and Bengali all fall within test noise. That finding covers one printed book page per script, not handwriting or every possible document.
Can imagetotext.info take a PDF?
Yes. PDF is included in the supported-input list on the current converter. That does not establish searchable PDF output: its listed exports are editable formats. FastOCR provides a searchable PDF with the original scan.
Is imagetotext.info free without registration?
Its home page says registration is unnecessary. The current multi-file upload flow asks for an upgrade, so do not rely on older claims about several free images per submission. Check its current plan before batching.
What does FastOCR add to image conversion?
A searchable PDF accompanies the image result, with text, Word and Markdown downloads. FastOCR also detects the language and offers translation or AI Polish after an image finishes. Those follow-up actions do not apply to PDFs.
Should I switch for better OCR accuracy?
The measured comparison does not justify switching for accuracy alone. Compare your actual pages and required downloads. Pick FastOCR when searchable output matters; stay with the other converter when its exports already serve your workflow.
Method
Vendor input, export and free-use facts were re-read on 4 November 2026. The accuracy comparison uses the stored October scans and reference text, not vendor accuracy advertising. Unstated features remain Not stated. See the benchmark for evidence limits.
Change log
- 1 November 2026: Updated the previous comparison facts.
- 4 November 2026: Added matched-page evidence and corrected input, export and free-upload facts.