Free OCR — Extract Text From Any Image or PDF
Upload your image or PDF and get the text extracted instantly. 27 languages supported. No account needed — not even on this site.
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JPG · PNG · WEBP · GIF · PDF
📋 File requirements
- • Max size: 1MB per file
- • PDF: Maximum 3 pages per file
- • Large PDFs: Split first at ilovepdf.com
- • Large images: Compress at squoosh.app
Completely free · No registration · 27 languages · Files are never stored on our servers
Frequently asked questions
What is OCR?
OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is technology that reads text from images and scanned documents and converts it into editable digital text.
What file types does this OCR tool support?
This tool supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF image files and PDF documents. Maximum file size is 1MB per file.
Does this OCR tool support all languages?
Yes — this tool supports 27 languages including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, German, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Hindi, and more.
Do I need to create an account?
No. This OCR tool is completely free with no registration required. Not even on this site.
Can I extract text from a PDF?
Yes. Upload your PDF and the tool will extract text from up to 3 pages per file. For larger PDFs, split them first at ilovepdf.com.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Very accurate on clear, high-resolution images and text-based PDFs. Accuracy may be lower on handwritten text or low-quality scans.