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How to Use
- 1Upload an image containing text (screenshot, scanned page, or photo).
- 2Set the OCR language code (e.g. eng for English, por for Portuguese).
- 3Click Extract Text (OCR) and wait for processing.
- 4Review the extracted text in the output area.
- 5Copy the result or download it as a .txt file.
About Image OCR Extractor
The Image OCR Extractor reads text from screenshots, scanned documents, and photos using Tesseract.js OCR running entirely in your browser. Supports multiple languages including English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and German.
Common use cases include digitizing printed documents, extracting text from screenshots for editing, copying text from photos of whiteboards or receipts, and converting scanned PDFs into editable text for further processing.
Because all OCR processing runs client-side, your images are never uploaded to any server. This makes the tool fast, private, and safe for extracting text from sensitive documents like contracts, medical records, and financial statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR?
OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition — a method that converts text in images into editable, searchable text you can copy and paste.
Which language codes can I use?
Use Tesseract language codes such as eng (English), por (Portuguese), spa (Spanish), fra (French), deu (German), and many others.
Can I use photos from my phone?
Yes. Any supported image file (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP) can be uploaded and processed in the browser.
Why is the extracted text inaccurate?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality. For best results, use high-resolution images with clear contrast and minimal skew. Blurry photos, handwriting, and decorative fonts may reduce accuracy.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. All OCR processing runs locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your images never leave your device.