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OCR — Extract Text from Images Online

Extract text from images automatically using Optical Character Recognition.

Drag and drop an image here

or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V

Extracted text will appear here...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR?▼
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts images of text — photos, scans, or screenshots — into editable, searchable digital text you can copy and paste.
Which image formats work with OCR?▼
FileNaut OCR supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF and iPhone HEIC photos, and you can paste a screenshot straight from your clipboard with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac). For best results, use high-resolution images with clear, well-lit text.
Can it read languages other than English?▼
Yes. Pick the language under the image before extracting — Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean are available. The language data downloads once the first time you use it.
Is the OCR processing done on my device?▼
Yes. All text recognition runs in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy.
How accurate is browser-based OCR?▼
Printed text in good lighting achieves 95%+ accuracy. Handwritten text, low resolution, and poor contrast reduce accuracy. Results improve with clearer source images.

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