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Image to text: copy the words from a picture

Updated 2026-10-18

Read the text in a photo, screenshot or scan, then copy it or download it. Runs in your browser: nothing is uploaded.

Files stay on your computer. Free, with no limits.

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How to copy the text from an image

Choose one or more pictures, or a scanned PDF.
Click Read text. The first time takes a little longer while the reader loads.
Copy the text, or download it as a text or Word file.

Common questions

Which languages work?

English.

How do I get the best result?

Use a sharp, straight photo with good light. Text that is tiny, curved or handwritten is harder to read.

Are my pictures uploaded?

No. The text is read in your browser, on your device.