OCR — Extract Text from Image (Lite)
What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that converts text from images into editable digital text. It can read content from screenshots, scanned documents, photos of pages, whiteboards, notes and more — so you don’t have to retype everything manually.
Why use browser-based OCR with no upload?
Most online OCR services send your images to a remote server for processing. This is slow and risky if the document contains private or sensitive information. This tool runs directly in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
- Better privacy — no third-party servers
- Faster processing for local files
- No account, no login and no tracking
- Safe for work, study and confidential documents
Typical use cases
- Extract text from scanned PDFs, invoices or contracts
- Copy text from screenshots, slides or presentations
- Digitize notes from notebooks, whiteboards or paper forms
- Quickly grab text from error messages or system dialogs
Tips for better OCR accuracy
- Use clear, non-blurry images with good contrast
- Avoid heavy shadows and very small font sizes
- Rotate the image so the text is horizontal
- Prefer printed text over complex handwriting
FAQ
Is this OCR tool free?
Yes. It is completely free to use, with no subscriptions and no hidden limits.
Do I need to upload my images?
No. All processing happens inside your browser. Your files stay on your device and are not sent to any server.
Which image formats are supported?
Common formats such as JPG, PNG and GIF are supported. In most cases, any image you can open in your browser can be used for OCR.
Can I edit or copy the recognized text?
Yes. After extraction, you can edit the text directly in the result area and copy it into documents, emails or any other app.
Turn any image into selectable, editable text — quickly and privately, without leaving your browser.