Free Online OCR — Image to Text
Extract text from images, screenshots, and PDFs in seconds.
- ✓No signup
- ✓Private — files never leave your device
- ✓100% free
Drop files here
or click to browse
Ctrl / Cmd + V to paste a screenshot
JPG · PNG · WEBP · PDFOCR starts automatically after upload. All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
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Image to Text OCR
OCRJet is a free online OCR tool that extracts text from images and PDFs instantly. Upload a file and get the recognized text in seconds — no software installation, no account required.
What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that converts images of text — photos, scans, screenshots, PDFs — into editable, searchable text data. OCRJet uses advanced recognition engines to deliver accurate results across multiple languages.
How to convert an image to text?
- Drag and drop your image or click to browse files.
- OCRJet automatically recognizes and extracts the text.
- Copy the text or download it as TXT, Markdown, or JSON.
Why use OCRJet?
- Fast: Get results in seconds.
- Free: No signup, no hidden fees.
- Private: All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device.
- Multi-format: JPG, PNG, WEBP, PDF supported.
- Multi-language: English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German.
Supported Formats
JPGJPEGPNGWEBPPDF
Image to Text Converter
Turn any image into editable text. OCRJet converts photos, scans, and screenshots into copyable text you can paste anywhere. Works with JPG, PNG, and WEBP images — ideal for digitizing notes, reading signs, and pulling text out of screenshots.
- JPG OCR — extract text from JPG photos
- PNG OCR — pull text from PNG images
- Screenshot OCR — grab text from screen captures
PDF OCR
Extract text from scanned PDFs and make them searchable. OCRJet reads scanned documents page by page, turning image-based PDFs into editable, searchable text — perfect for digitizing paperwork, contracts, and old documents.
FAQ
Is OCRJet really free?
Yes. You can process files for free without creating an account.
Are my files stored on your servers?
No. All OCR processing happens directly in your browser. Your files never leave your device.
What languages does OCRJet support?
Use the language selector to choose English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, or German. The default setting recognizes English and Chinese together.
Is there a limit on file size or number of files?
Each file can be up to 20 MB and you can process up to 10 files in a batch.
Does OCRJet work on mobile devices?
Yes. OCRJet runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device with a modern browser — desktop, tablet, or phone.
Do I need to create an account?
No. OCRJet requires no signup and stores no files, so there is no account to create or manage.
How accurate is OCRJet?
OCRJet uses advanced recognition engines and produces accurate results on clear, high-contrast images. For best accuracy, upload sharp, well-lit images at a reasonable resolution.
Can OCRJet recognize handwriting?
OCRJet works best on printed text. Handwriting recognition depends on how legible the handwriting is — clear, neat handwriting can often be recognized, but it is less reliable than printed text.
Does OCRJet support Chinese OCR?
Yes. OCRJet supports Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German. You can select a language or use the default that recognizes English and Chinese together.
Can I OCR PDF files?
Yes. OCRJet extracts text from PDF files, including scanned PDFs, converting image-based pages into editable text.