Image to Text Converter (OCR)
Copy text from photos, screenshots and scans in seconds. Free OCR that reads English and 10+ other languages — right in your browser.
- Free
- No sign-up
- Batch + ZIP
- No uploads
How to use the Image to Text Converter
- 1
Add your images
Drop photos, screenshots or scanned pages onto the box above, browse, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V.
- 2
Pick the language
Choose the language of the text. The OCR engine downloads that language once, then reads your image.
- 3
Copy or download
Copy the extracted text with one click or download it as a .txt file.
What is OCR?
OCR (optical character recognition) turns the letters in a picture into real, editable text. It saves you from retyping notes, receipts, book pages, screenshots, business cards and printed documents.
JPG (also called JPEG) is the most widely used photo format. It uses lossy compression to keep files small and works everywhere, but it does not support transparency and loses a little quality every time it is re-saved.
PNG is a lossless format that keeps every pixel exactly and supports transparent backgrounds. It is ideal for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics, but photos saved as PNG are often very large.
Plain text can be copied, pasted, edited, searched and translated anywhere — in Word, Google Docs, email or a notes app.
Why people use ReadySetConvert
100% private
Images are processed on your device and never uploaded anywhere.
Lightning fast
No waiting for uploads or queues — results appear instantly.
Batch friendly
Convert dozens of images at once and download them as a ZIP.
Free forever
No sign-up, no watermarks, no daily limits.
Copy text from any image
Screenshots
Grab text from screenshots of apps, websites, videos and error messages.
Scanned documents
Turn scanned pages and PDFs-as-images into editable text for Word or Google Docs.
Photos of paper
Read receipts, invoices, book pages, menus, whiteboards and business cards.
Tips for the best OCR results
- Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight on, not at an angle.
- Crop away everything except the text first with the Image Cropper.
- Pick the right language — it makes a big difference for accents and special characters.
- Screenshots give near-perfect results because the text is perfectly sharp.
Prepare your image
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the image to text conversion?
Clear, printed text in a well-lit photo or screenshot is usually recognized almost perfectly. Handwriting, very small text, blur or strong shadows reduce accuracy.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Chinese (Simplified) and Russian.
Is this free like Google Lens image to text?
Yes, it is completely free, works on any computer as well as phones, and your images are never uploaded.
Is this image to text tool free?
Yes. It is completely free with no sign-up, no watermarks and no limits on the number of images.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Your images are processed entirely inside your browser, so they never leave your device. That makes it private and very fast, even for large files.
Can I extract text from many images at once?
Yes. Drop or select as many images as you like. Each one is processed in turn, and you can download them one by one or all together as a ZIP file.