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Turn text inside an image into editable text using OCR. This is useful for screenshots, photographed documents, scanned notices and other image-based text.
Extract text from screenshots and scanned images
OCR analyzes the visible characters in an image and converts them into machine-readable text. Results are best when the image is sharp, straight and has clear contrast.
When OCR works best
Typed documents usually produce better results than handwriting. Low-resolution images, decorative fonts, shadows and skewed photos can reduce recognition accuracy.
Use the image OCR tool
Open OCR Image to Text to upload your image and extract text. For scanned PDF documents instead, use OCR PDF to Text.
Frequently asked questions
What image types can OCR read?
Common image formats such as JPG and PNG can be processed by the image OCR tool.
Can OCR read handwriting?
Handwriting recognition can be less reliable than clear printed text.
What should I use for a scanned PDF?
Use the OCR PDF to Text tool for PDF documents containing scanned pages.