Extract Text from Image
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Upload an image containing text to extract and format it as markdown.
Click to upload or drag and drop
PNG, JPG, WebP up to 10MB
Extracted Text
Your extracted text will appear here
Upload an image with text, complete the CAPTCHA, then click Extract to get formatted text output.
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About Extract Text from Image
Extract text from any image using AI OCR. Supports PNG, JPG, WebP. Free online tool.
How to Use
Step 1
Click 'Upload Image' or drag and drop your image file (PNG, JPG, WebP up to 10MB)
Step 2
Wait for the image preview to appear
Step 3
Complete the CAPTCHA verification
Step 4
Click 'Extract Text' and wait a few seconds
Step 5
Review the extracted text in formatted or raw view
Step 6
Toggle between formatted (markdown) and raw text views
Step 7
Copy the extracted text to your clipboard with one click
Features & Benefits
- ✅Extract text from images instantly with AI OCR
- ✅Works with photos, screenshots, scans, handwriting
- ✅Formatted markdown output with headings, bold, tables, lists
- ✅Toggle between formatted and raw text views
- ✅Extracts ALL text: headings, paragraphs, labels, fine print, watermarks, URLs
- ✅Preserves document structure and reading order
- ✅Drag-and-drop image upload
- ✅Supports PNG, JPG, WebP formats
- ✅Word and character count display
- ✅One-click copy to clipboard
- ✅100% free, no signup required
FAQs
What types of images can I extract text from?
Photos of documents, screenshots, scanned papers, whiteboards, signs, handwritten notes, receipts, business cards, and any image containing text.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Very accurate for clear, well-lit images with readable text. Accuracy may vary with handwriting, low-quality images, or heavily stylized fonts.
Can it read handwriting?
Yes, it can extract handwritten text, though accuracy depends on handwriting clarity and legibility.
What is the formatted view?
Formatted view renders the extracted text as markdown with proper headings, bold text, tables, lists, and structure. Raw view shows the plain markdown text.
What languages are supported?
The AI can extract text in most major languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more.
Can I extract text from PDFs?
This tool works with image files. For PDFs, take a screenshot or convert PDF pages to images first.
What image formats are supported?
PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP formats are supported. Maximum file size is 10MB.
Are my uploaded images stored?
No, images are processed in real-time and not stored on our servers. Your images are only used to extract text and then discarded.