Extract Text from Image Online – Free OCR
Extract text from JPG, PNG, and WebP images, document scans, and screenshots directly within your browser. Powered by client-side WebAssembly Optical Character Recognition (OCR), your documents are processed entirely on your device with complete data privacy.
Extract text with high accuracy across multiple languages including English, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Copy extracted text to your clipboard with a single click or download it as a plain text (.txt) file — no registration or server uploads required.
100% Client-Side Processing & Privacy Guarantee
All processing takes place strictly inside your client browser using WebAssembly, Canvas, and Web Workers. Your files, documents, and data never leave your device and are never sent to external servers.
Technical Specifications & Browser Capabilities
Local runtime details and instant zero-server processing environment
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Upload Image or Screenshot
Drag and drop or select a JPG, PNG, or WebP image containing the text you wish to extract.
2. Choose Language & Recognize
Select the primary language of the text (e.g. English, Arabic, Spanish) to optimize OCR accuracy and click "Extract Text".
3. Copy or Download
View the recognized text in the output box, make quick edits if necessary, and click "Copy Text" or "Download TXT".
Core Advantages & Features
Client-Side WebAssembly OCR
Runs a lightweight, browser-optimized OCR engine directly on your CPU/GPU without uploading your confidential files to remote servers.
Multilingual Recognition
Supports standard global scripts and character sets including Latin, Arabic, and European accented languages.
Zero Data Leaks
Financial statements, medical forms, identity documents, and personal notes remain 100% private on your machine.
Instant Export Options
Quickly copy recognized text with line-break formatting or download the complete output as a clean .txt file.
Frequently Asked Questions
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