Convert any image to editable text.
Drop an image, screenshot, scan or photo and get clean editable text in seconds. 100% free. No signup. Files auto-deleted.
Drop an image here, or click to upload
JPG · JPEG · PNG · WEBP · HEIC · Max 10 MB
Tip: paste from clipboard Ctrl/Cmd + V
Uploaded images are processed temporarily and deleted automatically after text extraction.
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Built for speed, trust and clean results.
A free OCR utility that respects your time and your privacy.
Lightning Fast
Most images are converted in under 10 seconds — no waiting in a queue.
Private by Design
OCR runs in your browser. Your files never touch our servers.
7 Languages
English, Afrikaans, isiZulu, isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana and Shona.
Editable Output
Tweak the result inline before you copy or export it.
TXT + DOCX Export
Save as plain text or a Word document with a single click.
Works Everywhere
Phone, tablet, laptop. Any browser, no install required.
From image to editable text in four steps.
- 01
Upload an image
Drag & drop, paste from clipboard, or browse for a JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC up to 10 MB.
- 02
Click Extract Text
Our OCR engine detects text automatically — no language picker needed.
- 03
Edit if you like
Clean up the result inline. The textarea is fully editable.
- 04
Copy or download
Send to clipboard or save as plain TXT or a formatted Word .docx file.
Frequently asked questions.
What's new in ImageToTextSA.
- Feb 14, 2026
Shona language pack added
Shona OCR is now available alongside our six existing languages.
- Feb 03, 2026
HEIC support landed
Apple HEIC and HEIF files are now converted locally before OCR — no extra tools needed.
- Jan 28, 2026
Paste-from-clipboard
Copy any screenshot and paste it straight into the dropzone with Cmd/Ctrl+V.
- Jan 12, 2026
DOCX export
Download your extracted text as a Word .docx for easier editing.