OCR & Scan

Image to Text

Extract editable text from photos and screenshots with OCR. Your files stay on your device during processing.

Private local processing

Your file stays in this browser.

About Image to Text

Recognize printed text in an image with an OCR model that runs in your browser.

Optical character recognition identifies printed characters inside pixels. A sharp, straight image with even lighting and strong contrast usually produces the most accurate result.

What the result contains

A separate result that extract editable text from photos and screenshots with OCR. The source remains unchanged in the current browser session.

Supported formats

  • JPG
  • PNG
  • WebP
  • Plain text result

How to use Image to Text

  1. Choose a source file in a supported format (JPG, PNG, WebP, Plain text result) and confirm the displayed file details.
  2. Prepare the available controls for this practical goal: Copy text from a screenshot
  3. Run Image to Text and confirm that the new result matches the stated outcome before saving it.
  4. Check this known constraint before download: Clear printed text works better than handwriting If needed, revise the settings and create another version from the retained source.
Practical example

Copy text from a screenshot. Use a representative source, compare the output with the original, and keep the version that meets the destination's requirements.

When to use Image to Text

  • Copy text from a screenshot
  • Digitize a printed note
  • Extract text from a photographed label

Important limitations

  • Clear printed text works better than handwriting
  • Blur, skew, decorative fonts and low contrast reduce accuracy

Troubleshooting Image to Text

The result is different from what you expected

Clear printed text works better than handwriting Return to the retained source, adjust the relevant setting and create a fresh result rather than repeatedly processing the output.

Private local processing

The file is processed on this device and is not uploaded to MyFileNest. Closing or refreshing the page clears the active session.

Frequently asked questions

Practical limit: Files up to 25 MB are accepted for guests. Very large dimensions, complex documents or limited device memory can affect browser processing.