Image to Text Converter (OCR) — Extract Text Online Instantly
Convert your images, screenshots, and scanned documents into editable text instantly. 100% private, highly accurate, and runs entirely in your web browser.
Direct Answer: How to convert a picture to text?
The most secure way to convert a picture to text is using **Client-Side OCR (Optical Character Recognition)**. By uploading your file above, our WebAssembly engine scans the pixels and recognizes the characters locally on your device, giving you perfectly formatted text without ever saving your data to a server.
Technical Specifications
- Engine: Browser-native Tesseract WASM
- Security: Local Document Processing
- Output: Copyable Text & .txt File
Multi-Language Support
Our OCR engine doesn't just read English. It is fully equipped to handle character recognition for Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese, ensuring global usability for all your document scanning needs.
Why Pixlush OCR is Better
| Feature | Pixlush | Typical Cloud Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% Free | Subscription Required |
| Document Privacy | Local & Secure | Documents stored on cloud |
| Data Usage | Zero Upload Bandwidth | Heavy image uploads |
Select or drag files
Up to 10 files. Supported formats: .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp
100% Secure
Your documents are processed locally. Perfect for sensitive invoices, receipts, and medical records.
High Accuracy
Our advanced Tesseract WASM engine preserves layout and accurately reads even low-quality scans.
Instantly Editable
Copy your extracted text directly to your clipboard or download it as a raw .txt file.
Perfect For Students & Professionals
Digitize Receipts & Invoices
Stop typing out long expense reports. Just snap a photo of your receipt and let our OCR tool extract all the necessary line items and totals for you instantly.
Extract Code from Screenshots
Watching a tutorial and need the code? Take a screenshot and use our tool to convert it directly into copy-pasteable text. No more manual typing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract text from an image?
Upload your image to our free OCR tool, select the language of the text, and click 'Extract Text'. The tool will read the image and provide you with editable text you can copy or download.
Is the Image to Text (OCR) tool free?
Yes, our image to text converter is completely free to use. There are no daily limits, and you don't need to create an account.
What languages does the OCR tool support?
We currently support English, Arabic, French, German, Spanish, and Chinese. Our advanced WASM-based OCR engine can accurately recognize characters in these languages.
Are my documents safe and private?
Absolutely. Pixlush uses in-browser WebAssembly (WASM) technology, meaning your images are processed directly on your device. We do not upload your files to any cloud servers.
Can it extract handwriting?
Our primary engine is optimized for printed text (documents, screenshots, receipts). For complex handwriting, results may vary depending on legibility and contrast.
Is OCR technology accurate for scanned documents?
Yes. Our engine is highly accurate for printed text. For the best results, ensure the scan is straight, well-lit, and high-resolution.
Can I extract text from a screenshot?
Definitely! Screenshots are actually one of the best sources for OCR because the text is digital and high-contrast. Just upload your screenshot to get started.