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Free Image to Text (OCR)

Upload a photo, screenshot or scan and copy the text in seconds. Reads printed and handwritten text in English, Hindi, Marathi and 135+ languages — and keeps tables in shape.

Language
Drag & drop a file here, or click to choose
JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, screenshots
Up to 5 MB per image · 5 images a day · no sign-up
✓ 135+ languages✓ Speakers & timestamps✓ Files deleted in 24 h✓ Never used to train AI
How it works

Image to text in three steps.

1
Add the picture

A phone photo, a screenshot or a scan. JPG, PNG, WEBP and HEIC all work.

2
Let it find the text

Printed, typed and clear handwritten text are all read, in 135+ languages.

3
Copy with the layout kept

Line breaks, lists and simple tables stay in place.

What people use it for

Made for everyday work.

Screenshots

Copy text you can’t select.

Documents & forms

Turn a photo of a page into editable text.

Visiting cards

Save contact details without typing.

Whiteboards

Turn a photo of the board into notes.

Tips for better results
✓Crop out everything except the text you need.
✓Shoot straight on, not at an angle.
✓For multi-page documents, combine them into one PDF and use PDF to Text.
Need more than text?

Free tool vs free Intexting account.

The free tool gives you the text. A free account turns it into something you can use — and it's still free.

What you get Free tool (no sign-up) Free account
Text / transcript Yes Yes
How much Up to 5 MB per image · 5 images a day · no sign-up 30 minutes every month
Automatic summary — Yes
Finished documents (minutes, reports, notes) — All 7 formats
Chat with your text — Yes
Word, PDF & Excel export — Yes
Saved records & share links Deleted after 24 h Saved & shareable
FAQ

Questions about the free Image to text tool.

How do I extract text from an image for free?

Upload or drag in a JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC image and press Convert. The text appears ready to copy. Up to 5 images a day without sign-up.

Does it read Hindi and Marathi text?

Yes, including Devanagari script and mixed-language documents.

Can it read handwriting?

Yes — clear handwriting works well. Try the Handwriting to Text tool for notes.

What can I do after extracting?

With a free account you can summarise the text, translate it, chat with it and export to Word or PDF.

Get the finished document, not just the text.

Minutes, reports and notes in 135+ languages — with summary, chat and share links. 30 minutes free every month.