Image OCR
Extract text from photos and scans with browser OCR — no upload. OCR runs locally on your device; your scan is never uploaded.
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Key capabilities
- Extract text from photos and scans with browser OCR — no upload.
- Runs in your browser
- Free to use
How to use
- Upload a photo or scan (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF).
- Choose the document language.
- Click Extract text, then copy or download the result.
How this tool works
- Upload a photo or scan (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF).
- Choose the document language.
- Click Extract text, then copy or download the result.
Recommended settings
- Use the default options first, then adjust if needed
Supported formats
image/jpeg · image/png · image/webp · image/bmp · image/tiff
File size and limits
- Maximum upload size is controlled in site settings (often 50–100 MB depending on admin configuration).
- Very large or heavily scanned PDFs may take longer to process.
Privacy
Document tools process files on our secure servers. Uploads are stored only temporarily and are deleted after you download the result or after the retention timeout (default 30 minutes).
Common use cases
- Use Image OCR whenever you need: Extract text from photos and scans with browser OCR — no upload.
Troubleshooting
Processing fails or times out
Try a smaller file, fewer pages, or a lower compression / quality setting. Refresh and upload again.
Download link expired
Results are temporary. Re-run the tool and download promptly.
FAQ
Are my scans uploaded to a server?
No. OCR runs entirely in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
Is it safe for private documents?
Yes. Photos and scans stay on your device. No image data is sent to any server.
Why does the first run take longer?
OCR language models download once to your browser, then are cached. Later runs are much faster.
Does this use a paid AI API?
No. Open-source OCR runs locally in your browser. There is no per-image API charge.