Image to text (OCR)

Read printed text from a photo or scan, in over 120 languages.

How to use it

Choose photos or a scanned PDF, or take a photo with your phone.
Straighten a photo taken at an angle, and pick the language and what the picture shows.
Press Read text, then check, copy or download the text.

Opening the tool…

Is my document uploaded?

No. It is opened and converted in your browser on this device.

Can it read handwriting?

Not well. It is made for printed text. Neat handwriting sometimes works, but expect mistakes.

How do I get the best result?

Use a flat page, good light and no shadows, fill the photo with the page, and straighten it if it was taken at an angle.

Is the receipt total always right?

No. It is found by looking for a line with “total”. Always check it against the bill.