Image to Text OCR
Extract text from images locally in your browser.
Click to upload or drag and drop image
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP
Everything You Need to Know About Our Image OCR
Got questions? We've got answers. Learn how our browser-based technology turns your photos into editable text instantly.
🔒 Is it safe to upload my private documents here?
Actually, you aren't "uploading" anything in the traditional sense. Unlike other online OCR converters that send your files to a cloud server, CleanPDF processes everything locally in your browser. We use a powerful technology called Tesseract.js that stays on your machine. This means your sensitive IDs, legal contracts, or personal notes never touch our servers, making it the most secure OCR tool available today.
🌍 Can this tool read English, Spanish or other non-Latin scripts?
Yes! Our image-to-text converter is designed for a global audience. We support complex scripts including major European languages like Spanish, French, and German. Whether you're translating a menu or digitizing international business records, just select your language from the dropdown for pinpoint OCR accuracy.
🖼️ How do I get the best results from a blurry photo?
For the best Optical Character Recognition results, lighting and contrast are key. If your image is a bit messy, use our built-in image cropper to focus only on the text area. This removes background noise and helps the AI focus on the characters. While we don't require you to manually resize images, choosing "High Accuracy" mode will apply a deeper neural-network analysis to catch every detail.
⚡ Why does "High Accuracy" mode take longer to process?
Our AI-powered OCR engine has three modes. "Fast" is great for high-contrast, clear text. However, "High Accuracy" engages a more complex set of neural network layers to handle difficult fonts, low-resolution scans, or multi-column layouts. It takes a few extra seconds because it's doing the "heavy lifting" to ensure you don't have to manually fix typos later.
📄 What file formats can I convert to text?
You can extract text from JPG, PNG, and WebP files instantly. This is perfect for converting screenshots to notes, digitizing physical receipts, or pulling quotes out of PDF screenshots. Once the text is extracted, you can easily copy and paste it into Word, Google Docs, or your favorite note-taking app.