How to use the OCR Text Extractor tool
- Drop photos, screenshots or a scanned PDF — or paste an image with Ctrl+V.
- Choose the language of the text: English, Arabic or both.
- Click Extract text. The first time, the recognition engine (about 5 MB) loads once.
- Edit the text, copy it or download it as a .txt file.
Turn pictures of text into real text
OCR (optical character recognition) reads the letters in an image and turns them into text you can edit, search and copy. Use it for photos of documents, screenshots, receipts, business cards, book pages and scanned PDFs.
The recognition engine (Tesseract) runs entirely in your browser, so your documents are never uploaded. English and Arabic are built in, and you can read both languages on the same page.
For the best results, use a sharp, well-lit image with the page straight and the text filling most of the picture.
Why use Everytoool's OCR Text Extractor?
Our free OCR Text Extractor tool helps with essays, articles, emails and notes in just a few clicks. Extract editable text from images, screenshots and scanned PDFs with OCR — English and Arabic, right in your browser. It is handy for writers, students, editors and marketers.
Privacy is built in: the work happens on your own device, so nothing is sent over the internet or stored anywhere. When you close the page, it is gone.
Tips for the best results
- Paste plain text for the most accurate results.
- Everything stays in your browser, so it is safe for private drafts.
- Combine tools — for example clean the text first, then count the words.
You may also find these free tools useful: Text Cleaner, Text Compare, Case Converter.
More questions about OCR Text Extractor
Do I need to create an account?
No account is needed. Open the page and use the tool straight away.
Is there a limit on how often I can use it?
There is no usage limit. Use OCR Text Extractor as often as you like, for personal or business work.
Is OCR Text Extractor free to use?
Yes. OCR Text Extractor is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages are supported?
English and Arabic are built in. Choose “English + Arabic” for mixed documents.
Can it read handwriting?
It works best on printed text. Neat handwriting is sometimes readable, but results vary.
Is my document uploaded?
No. Text recognition runs entirely on your device.
Is the OCR Text Extractor tool really free?
Yes — completely free, forever. There is no sign-up, no payment, no watermark and no daily limit.