Image OCR - Extract Text from Images
Extract text from images using OCR (Optical Character Recognition). Powered by Tesseract.js. Runs entirely in your browser - no data is sent to servers.
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This tool:
- Uses Tesseract.js: A pure JavaScript port of the Tesseract OCR engine
- Runs in Browser: All processing happens locally - no server required
- First Load: OCR engine will be downloaded on first use (~5-10MB)
- Caching: Engine is cached in your browser for faster subsequent use
- Privacy: All processing happens locally - no data is sent to servers
Best Results: Works best with clear, high-contrast images containing printed text. Handwritten text, low-quality images, or complex layouts may produce less accurate results. For best accuracy, use images with:
- High resolution and good contrast
- Clear, printed text (not handwritten)
- Simple layouts without complex backgrounds
- Standard fonts and languages
Click to upload or drag and drop
Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
Upload an image and click "Extract Text" to get the text content
FAQ
How accurate is the OCR?
Accuracy depends on image quality, text clarity, and language. Clear, high-contrast images with printed text typically achieve 90-95% accuracy. Handwritten text, low-quality images, or complex layouts may have lower accuracy.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats are supported. The image will be automatically processed by the OCR engine.
How long does it take?
First-time OCR engine loading takes 10-30 seconds to download (~5-10MB). Subsequent uses are faster (5-15 seconds) as the engine is cached in your browser.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely in your browser. The OCR engine is downloaded once and cached locally.
What languages are supported?
Many languages are supported including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, and more. Select the language from the dropdown before extracting text.
Can I use this offline?
Once the OCR engine is downloaded and cached, you can use the tool offline. The engine is stored in your browser's IndexedDB.