Free Online OCR Scanner — Extract Text from Any Image
Extract text from any image instantly. Free, private, no signup required. Everything runs securely right in your browser.
Upload Image
Drag and drop an image here, click to browse, or paste (Ctrl+V) from clipboard
Extracted Text
How It Works
Extract text from images in three simple steps without leaving your browser.
Upload Image
Upload or drag and drop your image directly into the dropzone. We support PNG, JPG, and WEBP.
Instant Scan
Our powerful OCR engine scans and extracts all text instantly within your browser window.
Copy & Use
Copy the extracted text to your clipboard or download it as a text file for free.
Free forever
No hidden costs, no subscriptions, unlimited use.
No signup required
Start scanning immediately. No email required.
Runs in browser
Lightning fast processing using WebAssembly.
100+ languages supported
Automatically recognizes text in multiple scripts.
PNG JPG WEBP support
Works with all modern web image formats.
Privacy first
Images never leave your device. 100% secure.
Who Uses OCR Scanner?
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our free OCR scanner.
Is OCR Scanner free to use?
Yes, OCR Scanner is completely free to use. There are no hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no signup required. You can extract text from as many images as you need.
Does my image get uploaded to a server?
No, your images are never uploaded to our servers or stored anywhere. The entire OCR (Optical Character Recognition) process runs locally within your web browser. This means your data remains 100% private and secure.
What image formats are supported?
We support all common web image formats including PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WEBP. You can also paste screenshots directly from your clipboard.
How accurate is the text extraction?
The accuracy depends on the quality of your source image. For clear, high-contrast, machine-printed text, the accuracy is extremely high (95-99%). Handwritten text, blurry images, or text with complex backgrounds may have lower accuracy.
Can it read handwriting?
While our engine can detect some clear, legible cursive or print handwriting, OCR technology is primarily optimized for machine-typed or printed text. Handwritten text extraction may require manual correction.
What languages are supported?
Our engine supports over 100 global languages by default, covering most major scripts including Latin, Cyrillic, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Indic scripts.
Is there a file size limit?
Since processing happens locally in your browser, the only limits are your device's memory. However, for best performance, we recommend images under 10MB.
How do I copy the extracted text?
Once the scanning is complete, the text will appear in the result box. You can manually select and copy it, or simply click the 'Copy to Clipboard' button to grab all the text instantly. You can also download it as a .txt file.