Image to Text
Extract text from an image
OCR for JPG, PNG, HEIC, and WebP files. Phone photos of documents, scanned pages, screenshots — drop the image and get the text. Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Open Image to Text tool →Supported image formats
| Format | Notes |
|---|---|
| JPG / JPEG | Fully supported. Most phone photos and scanned images are JPEG. |
| PNG | Fully supported. Good for screenshots and documents with sharp edges. |
| HEIC / HEIF | iPhone photos — supported, converted automatically before OCR. |
| WebP | Supported. Common on the web and in modern screenshot tools. |
Tips for better OCR results
- →Photograph in natural light — avoid shadows and harsh artificial light directly above the page
- →Hold the camera directly above the document, not at an angle
- →Make sure the text fills most of the frame — don't photograph from too far back
- →For phone photos, tap to focus on the text before shooting
- →If the confidence score is below 70%, try a fresh photo with better lighting
Frequently asked questions
- Can I extract text from a phone photo?
- Yes. Drop a JPG or HEIC photo directly. The tool handles rotation correction automatically. For best results, photograph in good lighting with the document flat and filling most of the frame.
- What image formats are supported?
- JPG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone), and WebP. HEIC files are converted automatically — no extra steps needed.
- How accurate is the text extraction?
- On clear phone photos of printed text, typically 75–85% confidence. Clean scanned images score higher, around 88–95%. A confidence score is shown on every image so you know what to expect.
- Does the tool work on screenshots?
- Yes — screenshots of documents, emails, or web pages work well since the text is sharp and high contrast.
- What about blurry or dark photos?
- OCR struggles with blur, poor lighting, and skewed angles. If the confidence score is below 70%, the output will have noticeable errors. Retaking the photo in better conditions usually helps significantly.