No. It selects the recognition language. The output remains in the source language; this page does not translate it.
Image to Text Converter
Extract text from one image with OCR. Choose the language in the picture, then review and copy the result or download a plain-text file. Recognition runs on the server after submission.
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Choose a readable image and its language
The picker accepts JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP and TIFF. File size and pixel dimensions are separate limits and must all be satisfied.
File count and size
One image per task, up to 20 MB.
Width and height
Each side must be no greater than 8,192 px.
Total pixels
Width × height must not exceed 25 million pixels. For example, 6,000×5,000 is 30 million pixels and exceeds the limit even if the file is under 20 MB.
Recognition language
Choose one of 15 language options. English is selected initially, independently of the website language. There is no automatic-language or combined-language selector.
| Input or setting | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File count and size | One image per task, up to 20 MB. |
| Width and height | Each side must be no greater than 8,192 px. |
| Total pixels | Width × height must not exceed 25 million pixels. For example, 6,000×5,000 is 30 million pixels and exceeds the limit even if the file is under 20 MB. |
| Recognition language | Choose one of 15 language options. English is selected initially, independently of the website language. There is no automatic-language or combined-language selector. |
Options include English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Thai and Vietnamese.
How to extract text from an image
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Select the image
Choose a clear original or screenshot. Selection starts the upload and prepares a local preview; text recognition begins only after you click Extract Text.
2
Select the language and run OCR
Choose the language used in the image and click Extract Text. The server recognizes text from the already uploaded original; wait for the result to appear.
3
Check, copy or download the text
Compare the result with the image, especially names, numbers and punctuation. Use Copy Text to copy the words, or use the result's download button to save a UTF-8 TXT file. The result box is read-only; paste the text into an editor to correct it.
Understand the OCR result
The output is recognized text, not a reconstruction of the original document layout.
Plain text
A copyable text result and a TXT download. It does not create a Word file, Excel table or searchable PDF.
Model confidence
An estimate from the recognition engine, not the percentage of characters proven correct. A high score does not replace proofreading.
GIF or multi-page TIFF
Only the first frame or page is recognized. The tool does not process every frame or page in the file.
| Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Plain text | A copyable text result and a TXT download. It does not create a Word file, Excel table or searchable PDF. |
| Model confidence | An estimate from the recognition engine, not the percentage of characters proven correct. A high score does not replace proofreading. |
| GIF or multi-page TIFF | Only the first frame or page is recognized. The tool does not process every frame or page in the file. |
Copy or download the result promptly. The image and extracted text are temporary files, and the result may become unavailable after cleanup.
Prepare text that is easier to read
Clear source lettering and the correct language selection give OCR a better input.
Screenshots and cropped document sections
Use the original screenshot when possible. If the text occupies a small area, use Image Cropper to remove unrelated surroundings without cutting off letters.
Sideways photos and scans
Use Image Rotator to make sideways text upright. Avoid glare, heavy shadows and unnecessary repeated compression; inspect the letters at a readable size.
If the browser does not preview TIFF, the picker label alone does not establish preview support. For a clearer review, export a PNG or JPG copy in a compatible app first.
Image OCR questions
Recognition can misread handwriting, stylized text and complex layouts. Plain text does not preserve table cells, fonts or page design, and reading order may need correction. Check the output before using it.
This page accepts one image per task, not PDFs or batches. For PDF pages, use PDF to Image first, then recognize the required page images individually.
Extract the words from your image
Select one image and its language, then review the recognized text.