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Image to Text (OCR)

Upload an image and extract text using Tesseract.js OCR — runs entirely in your browser. No server upload. Supports printed English text in clear images.

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OCR runs locally in your browser via Tesseract.js. Best results with clear printed text on high-contrast backgrounds. Handwriting recognition is limited.
Upload an image containing text to extract it with OCR

How to Use Image to Text (OCR)

  1. 1

    Upload an image

    Select an image containing printed text. Clear, high-contrast images give the best results.

  2. 2

    Wait for OCR processing

    Tesseract.js analyzes the image in your browser — no server required.

  3. 3

    Copy the extracted text

    Review the recognized text and copy it to your clipboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does OCR work on handwriting?
Tesseract works best on printed text. Handwriting recognition accuracy is limited.
Is my image uploaded anywhere?
No. All OCR processing happens in your browser via Tesseract.js WebAssembly. Your image never leaves your device.

Embed This Tool

Add this tool to your website for free. Just copy and paste the code below:

<iframe src="https://utilko.com/embed/image-to-text/" width="100%" height="500" frameborder="0" title="Image to Text (OCR)"></iframe>

About Image to Text (OCR)

The Image to Text tool on Utilko uses Tesseract.js to perform optical character recognition entirely in your browser — extract printed text from scanned documents, screenshots, and photos with no server upload.

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