Online OCR Tool — Free Text Extraction
Extract text from images, PDFs, and webpages with our free online OCR tool. AI-powered, 100+ languages, no signup required.
Our Tools
- Image to Text OCR — Extract text from JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF images.
- PDF to Text OCR — Extract text from native and scanned PDFs.
- Webpage to Text — Extract clean text from any URL.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is OCR and how does it work?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that converts images of text into machine-readable, editable text. It analyzes pixel patterns in images to identify characters, words, and paragraphs — supporting 100+ languages automatically.
Is this online OCR tool free?
Yes, TextExtract is completely free. No signup, no watermarks, no hidden fees. Extract text from images, PDFs, and webpages at no cost.
What can I use this OCR tool for?
You can extract text from photos, screenshots, scanned documents, PDFs (both native and scanned), and any publicly accessible webpage. Common uses include digitizing documents, extracting data from images, and converting web content to plain text.
How accurate is the OCR?
Our OCR engine achieves 95%+ accuracy on printed text. Handwriting recognition varies with legibility. For best results, use clear images with good contrast and at least 150 DPI resolution.
What languages does the OCR support?
Over 100 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and many more. Language detection is fully automatic — no configuration needed.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Files are processed in real-time over encrypted connections and immediately discarded. We don't store uploaded files, extracted text, or any user data. Zero data retention, zero third-party access.
Do I need to install anything?
No. TextExtract runs entirely in your browser. No software downloads, no browser extensions, no plugins. Just open the page and start extracting text.