Take text out of a photo, screenshot or scanned page so you can copy, edit or search it.
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How to copy text from an image
1Choose your imageA photo of a page, a screenshot or a scanned document.
2Wait a few secondsThe text is read on your own device — nothing is uploaded.
3Copy or saveFix any small mistakes in the box, then copy it or save as a text file.
Questions people ask
Which languages are supported?
English and Hindi. You can choose both at once for pages that mix the two.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The text reading happens inside your browser. The first time, the tool downloads its reading engine (about 6MB) from this website; after that it is faster.
How do I get the best result?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight from above. Crop away the table or background if you can. Printed text works much better than handwriting.
Can it read a PDF?
For a PDF, first use our “PDF to photos” tool to turn pages into pictures, then read them here. If the PDF already has real text, “PDF to Word” is faster.