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Free Online OCR – Extract Text from Image

Turn a photo, screenshot or scanned document into editable text with optical character recognition (OCR). English, French, Arabic, Spanish and German are supported.

How does it work?

  1. Upload your file (drag & drop or click).
  2. Adjust the options if needed.
  3. Run the tool and download the result.

Why use Image to Text (OCR)?

  • ✓ 100% free, no limits, no watermark
  • ✓ No sign-up, no install
  • 🔒 Files processed locally: full privacy
  • 📱 Works on desktop, tablet and mobile

Frequently asked questions

Does the OCR support Arabic?

Yes. Choose “العربية” or “العربية + Français” for bilingual documents.

How do I get the best results?

Use a sharp, well-lit, straight image with text at least 12 pixels tall.

Does OCR work with Arabic?

Yes, Arabic, French and English are supported, along with other languages.

Are my documents uploaded?

No, recognition happens in your browser and the document stays on your device.

Is this tool really free?

Yes, 100% free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limit.

Are my files safe?

Yes. Processing happens directly in your browser: your files are never uploaded to a server or stored.

When to use it

OCR (optical character recognition) extracts text from a scanned document, screenshot, whiteboard photo, receipt or book page, so you can copy, translate or edit it without retyping.

Our tips

  • 💡 Photograph the document flat, well lit and without glare.
  • 💡 Select the right language (French, English, Arabic) before running the scan.
  • 💡 Double-check numbers and proper names — they are the most common errors.