HeroTools / Image
Local · Private · Free

Image to Text (OCR)

Pull the words out of a photo, scan or screenshot into editable text — the OCR engine runs entirely on your device, so your image is never uploaded.

Drop an image or screenshot
or click to browse — JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF
Files never leave your browser · you can also paste with Ctrl/⌘+V

Heads up: the first time you extract text, your browser downloads the OCR engine plus your chosen language (~10–15 MB). After that it runs fully on your device, even offline. Nothing is ever sent to a server.

Each language is a small one-time download.
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Image to extract text from
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Why run OCR in the browser?

Most "free" OCR sites upload your documents to a server and cap how many pages you can scan. HeroTools runs the recognition engine directly on your machine — completely private, no page limit, and it works offline once the engine is cached. Copy and .txt export are free, in every language.

About Image to Text (OCR)

Image to Text (OCR) is a free, private image tool that runs entirely in your web browser. Extract text from images & screenshots in your browser (one-time engine download). Because everything happens locally on your device, your files and data are never uploaded to a server, there is no sign-up or installation required, and it keeps working offline. It is handy for ocr, image to text, extract text, scan. Like every HeroTool by Digital Heroes, Image to Text (OCR) is 100% free with no limits.

How to use Image to Text (OCR)

  1. Open Image to Text (OCR) — it runs entirely in your browser, with no signup.
  2. Drag and drop your file (or click to browse) — it never leaves your device.
  3. Adjust the options to match exactly what you need.
  4. Copy or download your result — it is free, and your data stays on your device.

Frequently asked questions

Is Image to Text (OCR) free?

Yes — Image to Text (OCR) is completely free for everyone. No sign-up, no account and no usage limits.

Is it private? Are my files uploaded anywhere?

No. Image to Text (OCR) runs entirely in your browser on your own device, so your data never leaves your computer and nothing is uploaded to a server.

Does it work offline?

Yes. HeroTools is a Progressive Web App — once the page has loaded it keeps working offline, and you can install it as an app from your browser.

Do I need to install anything or create an account?

No. Just open the page and start using it. Installing it as an app is optional and only adds offline convenience.

What does Image to Text (OCR) do?

Extract text from images & screenshots in your browser (one-time engine download).

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