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How to Use Image to Text (OCR)
Extract text from images, screenshots and photos of documents with OCR. Supports English and Urdu.
100% free No signup Works in your browser
1. What is Image to Text (OCR)?
Copy text from screenshots, photos of notes, scanned pages, posters, receipts and book pages without retyping. The free Tesseract OCR engine runs directly in your browser and supports English and Urdu. The image is enhanced automatically for better accuracy, and the result can be edited, copied or downloaded.
2. How to use Image to Text (OCR)
Here is the whole process, step by step. It takes less than a minute from opening the tool to seeing your result.
- 1Choose the language of the text.
- 2Upload a clear image.
- 3Wait while the text is recognised.
- 4Copy or download the text.
Your result updates as you type — there is nothing to press and nothing to wait for.
Everything runs in your browser — your files and text never leave your device.
3. What you can do with it
- Save your result with the "Copy text", "Download .txt" buttons under the tool.
4. Tips for best results
- Your text never leaves your device — The tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded, so you can paste private documents without worry. That also means there is no account to create and no file to upload.
- It works on your phone too — Open the tool in any modern browser on Android or iPhone. The layout adjusts to the screen and everything works the same way on a small screen as on a desktop.
- Save your result before you leave — Use the "Copy text" button to keep a copy.
Frequently asked questions
Is my document uploaded?
No. The OCR engine (Tesseract) and language files are loaded into your browser and the text is recognised on your device.
How can I get better results?
Use a sharp, well-lit image with straight text. Crop to the text area and avoid shadows. Printed text works much better than handwriting.
Is Image to Text (OCR) free?
Yes. Image to Text (OCR) on Apex Tool Station is 100% free with no signup and no watermark. Browser tools have no usage limits.
Are my files or data uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your files and text never leave your device, which makes it safe for private documents.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The tool works on any modern browser on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux.
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