Image to Text

What is Image to Text Converter?

The Image to Text Converter by TestMu AI is a free online OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool that extracts text from images instantly. Simply upload any image — PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, or PDF — up to 20 MB in size, and the tool will scan it and return all readable text.

You can edit the extracted text directly in the output area, and copy or download it with one click.

Everything runs entirely in your browser — your images are never uploaded to any server, keeping your data completely private and secure.

How to Extract Text from an Image Using This Tool?

• Upload the Image: Drag, drop, paste, or click to upload any image file (PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, or PDF) up to 20 MB.
• Click "Extract Text": A live progress bar shows the current recognition stage.
• Review and Edit: The extracted text appears in the output area. You can freely edit or clean it up as needed.
• Copy or Download: Click the copy icon to copy the text to your clipboard, or download it as a .txt file.

Features of the Image to Text Tool

• Supports all major image formats: PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, and PDF — up to 20 MB.
• Real-time progress indicator: A live progress bar shows each stage — loading, recognizing, and done.
• Editable output: The extracted text can be edited directly in the output box before copying or downloading.
• Browser-based, fully private: No server upload, no data storage.
• Free, no sign-up: 100% free to use with no account or installation required.

When Should You Use an Image to Text Converter?

• Digitizing scanned documents: Extract text from scanned PDFs, books, or printed papers to make them searchable and editable.
• Reading text from photos: Convert text captured in photos of signs, whiteboards, receipts, or handwritten notes into editable form.
• Extracting data from screenshots: Quickly pull text from screenshots of error messages, chat logs, or web pages without retyping.
• Accessibility: Convert image-based text into screen-reader-friendly text for improved accessibility.
• Translation workflows: Extract text first, then paste into a translation tool for fast multilingual workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

What image formats are supported?

You can upload PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, AVIF, HEIC, and PDF files up to 20 MB.

How accurate is the OCR?

Accuracy depends on image quality. High-resolution images with clear, printed text yield the best results. Handwritten text or low-quality scans may be less accurate.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser using Tesseract.js. Your image never leaves your device.

Can I edit the extracted text?

Yes. The output text area is fully editable. You can fix any OCR errors before copying or downloading.

Does it work on mobile devices?

Yes. The tool is fully browser-based and works on all modern browsers across desktop and mobile devices.