Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text)
Extract Urdu text from images, screenshots and scanned pages. Get editable Urdu text you can copy.
First use downloads the OCR engine and language data (2–6 MB). After that it is fast.
About Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text)
Turn Urdu text in images — newspaper cuttings, book pages, posters, WhatsApp screenshots — into editable Unicode Urdu text that you can paste into Word, InPage-compatible editors or social media. Printed Naskh-style text gives the best results; Nastaliq calligraphy and handwriting are harder for OCR and may need correction.
How to use the Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text) — step-by-step guide
How to use Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text)
- 1Upload a clear image of Urdu text.
- 2Wait for recognition to finish.
- 3Check and correct the text, then copy it.
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 Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text) free?
Yes. Urdu OCR (Urdu Image to Text) 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.