1. Upload an image
Choose a supported file from your device, or drag it into the upload area.
AI image text recognition
Image to Text AI
Image to text AI turns the words in your pictures into text you can copy and edit. Upload a screenshot, photo, scan, or poster, then review the extracted words and use them in your documents.
What image to text AI means
AI text recognition reads visible writing inside a picture and transcribes it into characters you can select, search, and reuse. It performs an OCR task with a vision model, rather than simply changing the image format. The aim is to capture the wording already present, without rewriting, summarizing, or translating it.
Keep the original nearby so you can check anything the model reads incorrectly.
How to convert an image to text
The workflow has three steps, from choosing a file to checking the result.
2. Extract text from image files
Sign in, check the displayed credit cost, and select Extract text to begin recognition.
3. Review, copy, or download
Compare the result with the original, then copy it into a document to edit or download a TXT file.
Photo to text: screenshots, scans, and more
Use screenshots of messages, photographs of printed pages, scanned notes, or posters with visible lettering. For a photographed page, face the camera straight toward the paper and avoid shadows or reflections across the words.
Crop unnecessary borders while keeping complete lines, and use the clearest original file available. Handwritten notes are worth trying, but joined letters, unusual symbols, and faint ink may need substantial correction.
An image to text converter versus manual typing
Manually retyping a long screenshot means repeatedly switching between the picture and your document. Automated extraction gives you a first draft to check, which can reduce that copying work when most words are clearly visible.
You still need to compare names, figures, punctuation, and missing lines against the source. For a very short phrase or an unreadable photo, typing it yourself may be simpler.
Image to text AI: accuracy, languages, and limitations
Results depend on image clarity, the language and script, font size, and the complexity of the page. The tool aims to preserve wording and reading order, but columns, handwriting, and small characters can produce omissions or mistakes.
It cannot reliably recover words that are cut off, hidden, or too blurred to read. Check a short sample for your language and proofread the output before using it elsewhere.
Ways to reuse text from image files
Students can turn photographed class notes into material they can organize and search. For translation work, extracting the original wording provides text to paste into a separate translation tool.
Personal archives become easier to browse when captions, receipts, or letters have a text version alongside the image. Content creators can collect their own draft wording from screenshots and revise it in an editor while keeping the source for reference.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a screenshot into editable text?
Save the screenshot as a supported image, upload it, and select Extract text. Review the result, then copy it into your preferred editor to make changes.
Which image formats and sizes can I upload?
Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP files, with a maximum size of 4 MB per image. PDF documents and HEIC photos need to be converted to a supported image format first.
Can I upload more than one image at a time?
Yes, you can upload up to four images in one batch. Results stay in image order, and you can copy individual results or download the combined text.
Can it read handwriting or blurry photos?
You can try handwritten notes, but clear print is usually easier to recognize. Blurred, faint, or overlapping letters may be misread, so use a clearer photo when possible.
Which languages can it recognize?
The tool attempts to transcribe the writing visible in your image without translating it. Accuracy varies by language and script, so test a short sample before processing longer material.
Will it keep tables and formatting?
The output is plain text, with an attempt to preserve paragraph breaks and reading order. Tables, columns, fonts, and page layout may need to be rebuilt in your editor.
Can I edit or download the extracted text?
Copy the result into a document or text editor to make corrections. You can also download a TXT file for one image or all completed images together.
Do I need an account or credits?
You need to sign in and have enough credits to run extraction. The tool shows the credit cost and your available balance before you start.