Image & PDF to Text Converter - Extract Text from Any File

Free online tool to extract text from images, photos, and PDF documents

Image to Text
PDF to Text
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, BMP, WEBP

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PDF Text Extraction Information

How our PDF text extraction works:

  • We extract text directly from PDF files using PDF.js library
  • For searchable PDFs (text-based), we can extract text with high accuracy
  • For scanned PDFs (image-based), we convert pages to images and use OCR
  • Multi-page PDFs are supported with page navigation

Note: Text extraction accuracy depends on the PDF quality and whether it contains selectable text or scanned images.

Works on All Devices & Platforms

Our text extraction tool works seamlessly across all your devices:

Windows Mac Android iPhone Linux iPad

How to Copy Text from Images on Any Device

Our tool works seamlessly across all platforms. Here's how to copy text from images on your device:

iPhone & iPad

Use our mobile-optimized tool to copy text from images directly on your iOS device. No app installation needed.

Android Devices

Extract text from photos on your Android phone or tablet. Works with all major browsers.

Windows PC

Copy text from images on your Windows computer. Supports all modern browsers like Chrome, Edge, and Firefox.

Mac Computers

Extract text from images on your Mac. Works with Safari, Chrome, and other browsers.

How to Copy Text from Image in PDF Files

For PDF documents containing images, our tool automatically detects and extracts text using advanced OCR technology. Simply upload your PDF and we'll handle the rest.

Google Translate Picture Alternative

Need to translate text from images? Our tool can extract text from pictures which you can then paste into Google Translate for accurate translations.

How to Use Our Text Extraction Tool

Follow these simple steps to extract text from your images and PDFs:

  1. Select file type - Choose between Image to Text or PDF to Text conversion
  2. Upload your file - Drag and drop or click to browse and select your image or PDF file
  3. Preview your file - See a preview of your uploaded document
  4. Extract text - Click the "Extract Text from File" button to begin the extraction process
  5. Copy or download - Once extracted, copy the text to clipboard or download as a text file

Best practices for optimal results:

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Practical Tips for Better Text Extraction

Maximize your success with these expert recommendations for extracting text from images and PDFs.

Optimize Image Quality

Ensure good lighting, focus, and contrast when capturing images. Text should be clear and legible for best OCR results. Avoid shadows and glares that can obscure characters.

Choose the Right File Format

For images, use lossless formats like PNG when possible. For documents, searchable PDFs yield better results than scanned PDFs or images alone.

Select Appropriate Language

Our tool supports multiple languages. Choosing the correct language setting significantly improves recognition accuracy, especially for non-Latin character sets.

Resolution Matters

Higher resolution images (300 DPI or more) produce better OCR results. For physical documents, use the highest quality scan setting available on your device.

Disclaimer

Important: This text extraction tool is provided "as is" without any warranties of any kind. While we strive to provide accurate text extraction results, we cannot guarantee 100% accuracy in all cases.

Text extraction accuracy depends on various factors including file quality, text clarity, and language complexity. For PDF files, text-based PDFs will yield better results than scanned/image-based PDFs.

We do not store any uploaded files or extracted text on our servers. All processing happens locally in your browser for maximum privacy and security.

This tool is intended for personal and legitimate use only. Please ensure you have the right to extract and use any text from files you upload.

Frequently Asked Questions

The accuracy depends on the type of PDF:
  • Text-based PDFs: Nearly 100% accuracy as we extract the actual text data
  • Scanned PDFs: Accuracy depends on scan quality (typically 85-95% for good quality scans)
  • Complex layouts: May require some manual correction for perfect accuracy

Yes, our tool supports multi-page PDFs. After uploading a PDF, you can navigate between pages using the page navigation buttons and extract text from each page individually or all pages at once.

Since all processing happens in your browser, very large PDF files (100+ pages) might slow down your browser or cause performance issues. For best results, we recommend processing PDFs with up to 50 pages at a time.

For scanned PDFs (where text is not selectable), our tool automatically converts each page to an image and uses OCR technology to extract text. The process is the same as for regular images - just upload the PDF and click "Extract Text".

Yes, our tool is fully optimized for mobile devices including iPhones and iPads. You can use it directly in Safari or any other browser on your iOS device to extract text from images without needing to install any apps.

Our tool specializes in extracting text from images with high accuracy. While we don't directly translate text, you can easily extract text from images using our tool and then paste it into Google Translate for translation. This two-step process often yields better results than using translation apps directly on images.