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Extract text from an image.

Choose a photo or screenshot, read printed text locally in your browser, then copy or download the result.

Tip: rotate sideways screenshots first. OCR is strongest on clear printed text; tiny text, handwriting and decorative fonts can need correction.

Private by design: the image and OCR model run in this browser tab. The first use may download the model.

Good for

Screenshots, signs, labels, printed notes and photos of clear typed text.

Best results

Keep text upright, sharp and reasonably large. Use the rotation control before extracting if the image is sideways.

Check important details

OCR can misread small letters, unusual fonts, handwriting, dates and numbers. Treat the result as editable text and verify anything important before using it.

Useful to know

Do the job. Know what to check.

Short, practical guidance for this specific kind of task, without turning a tiny job into a tutorial marathon.

What this tool does

Extract text from image

Read printed text from a photo or screenshot locally, then copy or download the result.

The tool is designed to get that one job done without making you learn a full piece of software first.

Best results

OCR is fast, not infallible.

Check names, dates, prices, serial numbers and punctuation carefully. Small text, decorative fonts and handwriting are common error sources.

A straighter, sharper, higher-contrast image usually produces cleaner OCR.

In plain English

What matters most.

OCR turns visible printed text into editable text. Important details should always be checked against the original image.

AI tools download their model on first use and local-processing tools work directly in your browser. Choose the specialist tool that best matches your subject for cleaner results.

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File size & formats

Big images use more memory than their file size suggests.

What can I use?

JPG, PNG and WebP are the safest choices. Other image formats work when your browser can decode them.

Is there a size limit?

There is no extra OutMonkey upload-size cap in the browser interface. Very high-resolution images can still hit your browser or device memory limit, especially when enlarging them or running local models.

If the file is huge

If an enormous image will not process, use a smaller copy or reduce its pixel dimensions first. Keep the original untouched.