Extract text from images, free and private
Turn a photo, screenshot, or scanned document into editable text right in your browser. This OCR (optical character recognition) tool reads the text in your image and lets you copy it or download it as a .txt file. It works with English and many other languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai. Everything runs on your own device — your image is never uploaded to a server.
How to convert an image to text
- Upload your image. Drag a photo, screenshot, or scan onto the box, or click to browse.
- Choose the language that matches the text in the image for the best accuracy.
- Extract text. Wait a moment while it recognizes the text, then copy it or download a .txt file.
Tips for the best OCR results
- Use a clear, well-lit image where the text is in focus and reasonably large.
- Pick the correct language — a mismatch lowers accuracy, especially for Chinese, Japanese, and Thai.
- Straighten and crop the image first with Crop if the text is skewed or surrounded by clutter.
Frequently asked questions
Is it free?
Yes, every tool on Imagesplitter is free with no account.
Is my image uploaded?
No. Recognition runs entirely in your browser; the image never leaves your device.
Why is the first run slower?
The language model is downloaded once on first use, then cached — later runs are much faster.
Which languages are supported?
English plus Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi and more.