Free Image to Text (OCR)

Image to Text

Extracted text

Add an image, then extract

Runs in your browser. Images are not uploaded. Accuracy works best on clear, high-contrast printed text.

About the Image to Text

Extract text from images with this free Image to Text OCR tool. Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned page — or paste from the clipboard — then run optical character recognition in your browser and get selectable, editable text you can copy or download as a .txt file.

OCR runs privately with Tesseract.js on your device. Images are not uploaded to our servers, so receipts, notes, and documents stay on your machine. Choose from multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Hindi, and Simplified Chinese.

The Image to Text tool on The 360 Tools is free — no account, no watermark, and no usage limits on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How to use Image to Text

Turn a photo or screenshot into editable text in a few steps. Everything runs locally in your browser.

  1. 1 Drop an image, click to browse, or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V / ⌘V). PNG, JPG, WEBP, and GIF are supported.
  2. 2 Pick the language that matches the text in the image (English is the default).
  3. 3 Click Extract text and watch the progress bar while OCR runs in your browser.
  4. 4 Edit the result if needed, then Copy or Download a .txt file. Rotate the image first if the text is sideways.

Features of our Image to Text tool

A private OCR workspace with live progress, multi-language support, and easy export.

Browser-based OCR

Tesseract.js runs in your browser so recognition happens on your device — no server round-trip for the image itself.

Multiple languages

Extract English by default, or switch to Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, or Simplified Chinese.

Upload, drop, or paste

Add images from files, drag and drop, or paste screenshots straight from the clipboard.

Rotate before extract

Turn sideways photos 90° left or right so OCR reads the text in the correct orientation.

Editable output

Fix OCR mistakes in the text area, then copy to the clipboard or download a plain .txt file.

Private & free

No signup and no image upload to our servers. Extract as often as you need with no watermarks.

Who uses our Image to Text tool?

Anyone who needs text out of a picture — without installing desktop OCR software or uploading files to a cloud service.

Students & researchers

Grab quotes from slides, textbooks, or whiteboard photos into notes and essays.

Office & admin teams

Turn receipt photos, printed memos, and form scans into editable text for records.

Developers & designers

Copy error messages, UI labels, or code screenshots without retyping.

Content & SEO writers

Extract captions and body text from image posts or competitor screenshots for drafts.

Teachers & classrooms

Digitize worksheet snippets or board notes with a shared free link — no accounts to manage.

Anyone on a locked device

Use OCR in the browser when you cannot install apps but still need text from a photo.

Why use our Image to Text tool?

Cloud OCR tools often require uploads and accounts. This tool keeps the workflow local, fast, and free.

  1. 01

    Privacy by default

    Your image never leaves the browser for OCR. Ideal for documents you would rather not upload.

  2. 02

    No install friction

    Open the page and extract — no desktop app, no account wall, no credit card.

  3. 03

    Fixable results

    Editable text plus copy/download means OCR is a starting point, not a dead end.

  4. 04

    Works on the go

    Phone camera photos and pasted screenshots are first-class inputs alongside desktop files.

People also ask

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. OCR runs entirely in your browser with Tesseract.js. Your image stays on your device and is never uploaded to The 360 Tools servers.

What image formats are supported?

PNG, JPG/JPEG, WEBP, and GIF work well. You can upload a file, drag and drop, or paste a screenshot from the clipboard.

Which languages can OCR read?

English is the default. You can also choose Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, and Simplified Chinese. Language data loads on demand when you extract.

How accurate is the Image to Text tool?

Accuracy is best on clear, high-contrast printed or typed text. Blurry photos, fancy fonts, handwriting, and busy backgrounds may produce more errors — you can edit the result before copying.

Can I download the extracted text?

Yes. Copy to the clipboard or download a .txt file. The text area is editable so you can fix OCR mistakes first.

Is the Image to Text tool free?

Yes. Use it as often as you like with no account, no watermark, and no usage limits.

Is the Image to Text free to use?

Yes. The Image to Text is completely free with no sign-up, no hidden charges and no usage limits. All tools on The 360 Tools are free forever.

Is my data safe when using the Image to Text?

Yes. Your input is processed locally in your browser whenever possible and is never stored on our servers or shared with third parties.

Does the Image to Text work on mobile?

Yes. The Image to Text is built mobile-first and works on any modern phone, tablet or desktop browser without installing anything.

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