Image to Text Converter (OCR) — Free Online Image to Text Converter

Extract text from any photo, screenshot or scanned document — free OCR in English and Urdu, right in your browser.

The Image to Text Converter (OCR) is part of Toolio's Image Tools collection — one of 64 free tools on the site. It is made for students, creators, office workers and anyone who needs a reliable image to text converter without installing software or creating an account. It works on phones, tablets and computers, right in the browser.

How to use the Image to Text Converter (OCR)

  1. Upload a photo, screenshot or scan that contains text.
  2. Choose the language of the text (English, Urdu, or both).
  3. Press Extract Text, then copy it or download it as a .txt file.

Image to Text Converter (OCR) — Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Image to Text Converter (OCR) free?

Yes — completely free. No sign-up, no account, no installation and no usage fees. Open the page and use it as much as you like.

Do my files leave my device?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript — your files and text are processed on your own device and are never uploaded to a server.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Toolio is built mobile-first, so the Image to Text Converter (OCR) works in any modern phone browser — Android and iPhone — as well as on tablets and desktop computers, with nothing to install.

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