✨ Advanced OCR Technology

Extract Text From Images Instantly

Convert photos, documents, and screenshots to editable text in seconds. Powered by advanced Tesseract OCR engine.

Ready to extract text

Drag and Drop Image

or browse from device

PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP (Max 10MB)

Extracted Text

Why Choose ScanText?

Professional-grade OCR technology designed for accuracy and privacy

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Instant Conversion

Process images in seconds with zero waiting time. Get results immediately after uploading your image.

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Complete Privacy

All processing happens in your browser. Your images are never sent to any server or stored anywhere.

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High Accuracy

Powered by Tesseract v5, delivering professional-grade text recognition with minimal errors.

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100% Free

No registration, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Use ScanText completely free, unlimited times.

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Multi-Language

Supports 100+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Arabic, and many more.

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Works Everywhere

No software installation needed. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile browsers instantly.

How to Extract Text From Images

ScanText makes it simple to convert any image into editable text. Whether you have a scanned document, a screenshot, or a handwritten note, our OCR technology can extract the text accurately in just a few seconds.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Upload Your Image: Drag and drop an image or click to browse from your device.
  2. Click Extract: Press the "Extract Text" button to start the OCR process.
  3. Get Results: The extracted text appears instantly in the result box.
  4. Copy or Download: Copy the text to your clipboard or download as a .txt file.

What is OCR Technology?

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is a technology that converts images containing text into machine-readable digital text. OCR is essential for digitizing documents, archiving old papers, automating data entry, and making scanned content searchable and editable. Our tool uses Tesseract, one of the most accurate open-source OCR engines available.

Common Use Cases

  • Digitizing printed documents and books
  • Extracting text from screenshots and photos
  • Converting handwritten notes to digital format
  • Automating data entry from forms and receipts
  • Making archived documents searchable
  • Creating digital copies for backup and archival

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about ScanText

Is ScanText really free?

Yes, completely free. No registration required, no limits on conversions, no hidden fees. Use ScanText as many times as you want without paying.

Are my images stored on your servers?

No. All processing happens directly in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and never stored anywhere. Your privacy is guaranteed.

What image formats are supported?

We support JPG, PNG, WEBP, and BMP formats. Maximum file size is 10MB. For best results, use clear, well-lit images with readable text.

How accurate is the text recognition?

Tesseract v5 achieves 99%+ accuracy with clear, printed text. Handwritten text and low-quality images may have lower accuracy. Results depend on image quality and text clarity.

What languages are supported?

ScanText supports 100+ languages. Common languages include English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Russian, and many more.

Can I use ScanText on my phone?

Absolutely! ScanText works on all devices with a modern web browser. Use it on your smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.