Batch Upload for Images and Scanned Pages
Drag and drop multiple photos, screenshots, or scanned pages at once. The tool processes them in parallel and shows progress so you do not need to handle each file manually.
Extract text from images and scans instantly
Drag & drop multiple images or click to upload. Supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP screenshots or scanned pages.
0/0 credits. Resets: N/A.
⚠️ High-quality OCR has limits: Free 3 times/day (high accuracy, suitable for books & small fonts).After that, the system falls back to standard OCR so the results may be less accurate.
Images with very long text may consume additional processing credits.Upgrade to use high-quality OCR.
Images with very long text may consume additional processing credits.Upgrade to use high-quality OCR.
Drag & drop an image here, or click to select a file
Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP…
Upload PDF for preprocessing
PDF pages will be rendered to images (max 20 pages), then you choose pages for OCR.
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OCR History
Review your scanned images and extracted text.
⚠️ Note: Original image data will be automatically deleted after 24 hours for security.
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After extracting text from images, send it directly to Text to Speech to listen instantly.
If you also need meeting notes and summaries from audio, continue with Speech to Text.
What is OCR (Image to Text)?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is a technology that analyzes the shapes of letters and numbers inside an image and converts them into selectable, editable text. It is ideal for scanned documents, camera photos of printed pages, screenshots of slides, receipts, notes, and many other everyday files where the content is locked inside pixels.
Instead of retyping everything by hand, you can let the OCR engine detect the characters for you and then simply edit or format the result. Our free online OCR tool runs directly in your browser and supports common formats like JPG, PNG, and WEBP, with batch uploads so you can process many images in one go. After extracting the text, you can also send it to Text to Speech with a single click — perfect for people with low vision, reading difficulties, or anyone who prefers listening instead of reading.
Once the recognition is finished, you can download the extracted text as individual .TXT files or export all results together in a single ZIP. This makes it easy to archive documents, share them with teammates, or paste them into Word, Excel, Google Docs, or your note-taking app.
👉 After extracting text, you can continue with other tools on TTSForFree: Text to Speech & Speech to Text.
How to extract text from images
- Upload or drag & drop your photos, scanned pages, or screenshots into the OCR area.
- Wait a few seconds while the AI engine analyzes the image and recognizes the characters.
- Review the extracted text, then copy, download as .txt, export all as ZIP, or send it directly to Text to Speech to listen to it.
Image to Text (OCR) — Free & Secure Online Converter
Convert images into editable text without installing any software. Upload multiple JPG, PNG, or WEBP files, let the OCR engine work, then copy, download, or send the clean text output straight to Text to Speech in convenient .txt form.
OCR for Images and Scanned PDF Files
Extract text from JPG, PNG, WEBP, and scanned PDF documents. This is useful for screenshots, printed pages, receipts, notes, and scanned files without selectable text.
English & Vietnamese Text Support
Recognize printed English and Vietnamese text accurately, even when both languages appear in the same image, screenshot, or scanned document.
Export as TXT or Combined ZIP
Download each OCR result as a separate .txt file, or bundle all recognized text into a single ZIP archive for easier backup, sharing, and document handling.
Free Online OCR for Everyday Use
Use the OCR converter directly in your browser with no registration required. Great for students, teachers, freelancers, office work, and simple daily tasks.
Privacy-Focused with Accuracy Tips
Files are processed only for the time needed to complete conversion. For better OCR accuracy, use sharp, high-resolution images or scanned PDFs with straight, high-contrast text.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Image to Text (OCR)?
A: OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts text inside images or scanned documents into editable and searchable digital text. You can upload a photo, screenshot, scanned page, or scanned PDF and extract the content in a few seconds.
Q: Is this OCR tool free to use?
A: Yes. You can use this OCR tool for free without creating an account. Basic image and scanned PDF text extraction is available directly in your browser.
Q: Why can’t I upload very long PDF files or too many images at once?
A: To keep OCR fast, stable, and fair for everyone, upload limits depend on your account type. Guest users have lower limits, logged-in users can process more files, and paid users get the highest limits for larger OCR jobs. Very long scanned PDFs and large image batches require more memory, processing time, and queue capacity, so limits help prevent slowdowns and failed jobs.
Q: Do upload limits change for guest, logged-in, and paid users?
A: Yes. Guest users have the smallest OCR limits, registered users get higher limits, and paid users can upload more images, larger files, and longer scanned PDFs. This helps us balance system performance while giving more flexibility to active users.
Q: Which file formats are supported?
A: The tool supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, and scanned PDF files. You can upload a single file or process multiple files at the same time.
Q: Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
A: Yes. If your PDF is a scanned document without selectable text, the tool can process its pages and extract the text for you.
Q: Can I download all OCR results at once?
A: Yes. You can download each result as an individual .txt file or export all recognized text in a single ZIP file for easier backup and sharing.
Q: How can I improve OCR accuracy?
A: Use sharp, high-resolution images or scanned PDFs with straight lines of text and good contrast between text and background. Avoid heavy blur, shadows, tilted pages, or very small fonts.
Q: Is my data private and secure?
A: Files are processed securely and only stored long enough to complete the conversion. We do not use your personal documents for model training. You can read more in our Privacy Policy.
Who is OCR For Free made for?
OCR For Free lets you quickly extract text from images and scanned documents with high accuracy. It is especially useful for the following groups:
- Students & teachers – Convert printed exams, assignments, and handouts into editable text.
- Office workers – Copy text from contracts, price lists, and scanned documents instantly.
- Accountants & admin staff – Extract key data from invoices, receipts, and paperwork for faster input.
- Researchers & students – Digitize books, articles, and academic papers for easier search and reference.
- Content creators – Grab text from images for posts, captions, and subtitles.
- People with typing difficulties – Take a photo and let OCR convert it into text automatically.
- Anyone who values speed – Avoid retyping long documents again and again.
Whether you’re studying, working, or handling paperwork daily — OCR For Free helps you convert images to text instantly, at no cost.