Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images, photos, screenshots and scans with OCR in 12 languages. Get plain text or a searchable PDF. Private – runs in your browser.
- Upload
- Options
- Download
- ✓ 100% free
- ✓ No sign-up
- ✓ No limits
- 🔒 Files never leave your device
How to: Image to Text (OCR)
- Select images (JPG, PNG, HEIC…).
- Choose language and output.
- Copy or download the text.
Retyping text from a photo, screenshot or scanned page is slow and error-prone. OCR reads the text for you, ready to copy, edit or translate. Unlike cloud OCR services, FreePDF processes images on your device.
Common uses
- Copy text from a screenshot or photo of a sign, slide or whiteboard.
- Digitise printed recipes, letters and receipts.
- Extract quotes from book pages for research.
- Translate text in an image by copying it into a translator.
Tips for best results
- Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight on.
- Choose the right language for best accuracy.
- Crop to the text area to avoid noise.
Why use FreePDF for Image to Text (OCR)?
| FreePDF | Typical upload-based sites | |
|---|---|---|
| Files uploaded to a server | No – processed on your device | Yes |
| Sign-up required | Never | Often for bigger jobs |
| Hourly / daily task limits | None | Common on free plans |
| Watermark on output | Never | Sometimes |
| Works offline after loading | Yes, for most tools | No |
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.
Is my image uploaded?
No – OCR runs entirely on your device.
Which languages are supported?
English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.
Are images uploaded?
No – OCR runs entirely on your device.
Is Image to Text (OCR) really free?
Yes. Every tool on FreePDF is 100% free with no file limits, no sign-up and no watermarks. The site is supported by unobtrusive ads.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. FreePDF processes your files directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your documents never leave your device, so they stay completely private.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. FreePDF works in any modern browser on Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows, Mac and Linux.