Extract Text from Any Picture. Instantly.
Need to copy text from a photo? Use our free picture to text converter (OCR) to extract text from images instantly. No download required.
- ✓100% Free OCR — No hidden fees, no "credit" systems.
- ✓Private & Secure — Processing happens in your browser.
- ✓Works on Screenshots — Perfect for grabbing text from non-selectable areas.
Introduction
Staring at a photo of a document and dreading the idea of retyping it all manually? We've all been there. Whether it's a screenshot of a recipe, a photo of a textbook page, or a scanned invoice, manual transcription is a waste of time. The solution is Optical Character Recognition (OCR). This technology turns your "flat" pictures into editable, searchable text in seconds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Select your image: Open the Picture to Text tool.
Upload or Drag & Drop: Select your JPG, PNG, or Screenshot file.
Run OCR: Click "Convert" to scan the image for text.
Copy or Download: Once processed, copy the raw text to your clipboard or download it as a .txt or .docx file.
Why Use This Format?
Converting pictures to text makes data accessible. You can't search for a keyword inside a JPEG, but you can inside a Word doc. Digitizing printed text allows for archiving, editing, and quick sharing without sending large image attachments.
How MixConvert Compares
| Tool | Free OCR? | Accuracy | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MixConvert | ✅ Yes, Free | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ High | ✅ 100% Local |
| Google Keep | ✅ Yes (App) | ⭐⭐⭐ Good | ❌ Account Req. |
| OnlineOCR | ⚠️ Limited | ⭐⭐⭐ Decent | ❌ Uploads |
"I use this to grab quotes from book pages. Saves me hours of typing.
Frequently Asked Questions
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