What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data.
Our free Image to Text converter uses advanced OCR technology to recognize text in images and convert it to editable text that you can copy, edit, or save.
Common uses for OCR include:
- Extracting text from scanned documents or books
- Converting printed receipts into digital records
- Digitizing business cards or contact information
- Making text in images searchable
- Converting handwritten notes to editable text (with varying accuracy)
Our tool processes your images entirely in your browser - your files are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.
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Tips for Better OCR Results
Image Quality
- • Use high-resolution images for better accuracy
- • Ensure text is clear and not blurry
- • Good lighting and contrast improves results
- • Avoid images with complex backgrounds
Text Orientation
- • Text should be properly aligned (not tilted)
- • Avoid text that is upside down or sideways
- • Make sure text is not distorted or curved
Font Considerations
- • Standard fonts work best (Times New Roman, Arial, etc.)
- • Decorative or handwritten fonts may reduce accuracy
- • Very small text may not be recognized properly
Language Selection
- • Select the correct language for your text
- • For mixed languages, try processing multiple times
- • Some special characters may not be recognized in all languages
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the OCR technology?
The accuracy depends on several factors including image quality, text clarity, font type, and language. With clear, high-resolution images containing standard fonts, our OCR tool can achieve accuracy rates of 95% or higher. Handwritten text and unusual fonts may have lower accuracy.
Is there a limit to how many images I can process?
No, there are no limits on the number of images you can process with our free OCR tool. However, very large images may take longer to process as all work is done in your browser.
Is my image data secure?
Yes, all processing happens locally in your browser. Your image is never uploaded to our servers, ensuring complete privacy and security.
What image formats are supported?
Our OCR tool supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP image formats. For best results, use clear, high-resolution images.
Can it recognize handwritten text?
While our OCR tool can attempt to recognize handwritten text, the accuracy is generally lower compared to printed text. Clear, well-formed handwriting will yield better results than cursive or messy handwriting.