Upload Your Image
Drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or WEBP image onto the upload area, browse your files, or paste an image directly from your clipboard using Ctrl+V.
⚡ Free · Private · No Sign-up
Turn Any Image Into
Editable Text
Upload a photo, screenshot, or document image — TextLens extracts every word instantly using advanced OCR technology, right in your browser.
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Formats Supported
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Languages (via Tesseract)
Image to Text Converter
Step 1 — Upload Image
Drop your image here
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP — up to 10 MB
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⌨️ Ctrl+V to Paste
🔒 Processed locally — never uploaded
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Step 2 — Extracted Text
Extracted text will appear here after processing
How It Works
Extract Text from Images in 3 Steps
Our OCR tool uses Tesseract.js to process your image entirely in the browser — fast, private, and free.
OCR Processing
Click "Extract Text" and our Tesseract.js engine analyzes every pixel in your image, identifying characters and reconstructing the text with high accuracy.
Copy or Download
Your extracted text appears instantly in the output box. Copy it to your clipboard with one click or download it as a .txt file for later use.
Features
Everything You Need in an OCR Tool
Built for speed, privacy, and accuracy — no account, no uploads, no limits.
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device or touch any external server.
Lightning Fast
Tesseract.js runs natively in your browser using WebAssembly for near-instant OCR results on most images.
No Sign-up Required
Open the page, upload an image, get your text. No account creation, no email, no credit card — ever.
Clipboard Paste
Press Ctrl+V to paste any image directly from your clipboard — great for screenshots and screen captures.
Dark & Light Mode
Switch between dark and light themes to suit your environment. Your preference is saved automatically.
Works on Mobile
Fully responsive design means you can extract text from images on your phone or tablet just as easily.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our Image to Text OCR tool.
An Image to Text converter, also called an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool, is software that reads text embedded in images and converts it into editable, machine-readable plain text. TextLens uses the open-source Tesseract.js library to perform this conversion entirely within your web browser — no server processing required.
TextLens currently supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WEBP image formats. These cover the vast majority of photos, screenshots, and scanned documents you're likely to encounter. Maximum file size is 10 MB per image to ensure smooth browser performance.
Absolutely. TextLens is entirely client-side — meaning all processing happens locally on your device, inside your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any external server, never stored, and never shared. This makes TextLens one of the most private OCR tools available online.
Accuracy depends on image quality. For clear, high-resolution images with good contrast and standard fonts, Tesseract.js can achieve 95%+ accuracy. Blurry images, stylized fonts, or images with complex backgrounds may yield lower accuracy. For best results, use images with at least 150 DPI resolution and good lighting.
Yes! Screenshots are typically high-resolution with clear text, making them ideal for OCR. You can paste a screenshot directly by copying it to your clipboard (using Print Screen or a snipping tool) and pressing Ctrl+V on the TextLens page — no file saving needed.
Yes. TextLens is built with a mobile-first responsive design. You can open the tool in your mobile browser, tap the upload area to select a photo from your camera roll, and extract text just as you would on a desktop. The interface adapts automatically to your screen size.
Yes, TextLens is 100% free with no hidden costs, no usage limits, and no premium tiers. You can extract text from as many images as you need without any restrictions. We're committed to keeping this tool free and accessible to everyone.
Ready to Extract Text from Your Image?
No sign-up. No uploads. Just drag, drop, and get your text in seconds.