Copy text from photos, screenshots and scans in English, Hindi and more. How it works: Choose one or more images (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or GIF). Select the language of the text. Press "Extract text" and wait while the language data downloads the first time.
About the Image to Text (OCR)
Image to Text uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read the words in a picture and turn them into editable text you can copy, search and paste. It works on screenshots, photos of notices and book pages, scanned letters and receipts.
Choose English, Hindi or another Indian language such as Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam or Punjabi. The OCR engine (Tesseract, the open-source engine originally developed at HP and later by Google) runs inside your browser. Everything happens in your browser: the file never leaves your phone or computer, is not uploaded to any server and is not stored by News Appite.
Everything stays on your device, which makes the tool suitable for bank statements, ID cards and letters that you would not want to upload to an unknown OCR website.
How to use the Image to Text (OCR)
- Choose one or more images (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or GIF).
- Select the language of the text.
- Press "Extract text" and wait while the language data downloads the first time.
- Copy the text or download it as a TXT file.
Tips & benchmarks
- Sharp, well-lit, straight photos give the best accuracy; crop away everything except the text.
- For documents with mixed English and Hindi, choose "English + Hindi".
- Handwriting is recognised poorly by all general OCR engines; printed text works best.
- Screenshots are ideal OCR input because the text is perfectly sharp and straight.
- Increase the screen brightness and avoid shadows when photographing a page.
Frequently asked questions
Can it read Hindi text?
Yes. Choose Hindi or English + Hindi. Devanagari printed text is recognised well from clear images.
How accurate is the OCR?
For clear printed text accuracy is typically very high; blurry, skewed or decorative text reduces it. Always proofread important results.
Is there a limit?
No fixed limit. Each image takes a few seconds; the first run also downloads the language data.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Recognition runs in your browser.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi and Urdu, plus combined English + Hindi.
Why is the first run slower?
The OCR engine and the language data (a few MB per language) download the first time and are then cached by your browser.
Can I convert the text to Word?
Copy the text into Word or Google Docs, or download the TXT file and use our TXT to DOCX converter.
How does the Image to Text tool work?
The Image to Text tool uses optical character recognition (OCR) to read the words in a picture and turn them into editable text. It works on various types of images, including screenshots, photos, and scans, and supports multiple languages, including English, Hindi, and several other Indian languages. The OCR engine runs inside your browser, ensuring that your files remain on your device.
Can I use the Image to Text tool for sensitive documents?
Yes, the Image to Text tool is suitable for sensitive documents such as bank statements, ID cards, and letters because it does not upload your files to any server. Everything happens in your browser, and your files are not stored by News Appite, ensuring the privacy and security of your data.
What formats can I use with the Image to Text tool?
The Image to Text tool supports various image formats, including JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and GIF. You can choose one or more images in these formats to extract text from.
Do I need to install any software or extension to use the Image to Text tool?
No, you don't need to install any software or extension to use the Image to Text tool. The tool runs entirely in your browser, using the Tesseract OCR engine, and does not require any additional downloads or installations.
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