Image to Text Converter

Extract Text from Image Online with Fast, Accurate AI OCR

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Drop or upload an image to extract text

Max. file size 10 MB

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AI image OCR

Powerful OCR for Every Image

Fast AI OCR

OpenL AI OCR extracts text from image files in seconds with automatic recognition.

Works with real-world images

OpenL recognizes text from screenshots, scans, photos, receipts, menus, and low-resolution images.

Multilingual text extraction

OpenL recognizes text across more than 100 languages, including mixed-language images.

Editable text output

Copy OpenL's result or download it as a TXT file without retyping it by hand.

How to extract text from images

  1. Step 1

    Upload or drop an image

    Add a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or HEIC image to start extracting text from image files.

  2. Step 2

    Extract text automatically

    Our image to text converter uses AI OCR to recognize printed, handwritten, and multilingual text.

  3. Step 3

    Copy or download editable text

    Review the extracted text, copy it to your clipboard, or download it as a text file.

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    $8.9/month, billed yearly
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    • Unlimited Fast Credits
    • 3 image to image translations/day
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    • Up to 30,000 characters at once
    • Upload files up to 30 MB
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    • Unlimited Fast Credits
    • 10 image to image translations/day
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    • Up to 100,000 characters at once
    • Upload files up to 100 MB
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    $29.9/month, billed yearly
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    • 30 image to image translations/day
    • Supports scanned PDF translations
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    • Up to 150,000 characters at once
    • Upload files up to 100 MB
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    • Cancel anytime
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Image to text FAQs

Everything you need to know about image OCR

Answers to common questions about using an image to text converter.

What is an image to text converter?
OpenL's image to text converter uses OCR to read text in an image and turn it into editable digital text.
How do I extract text from an image?
Upload or drop an image into the tool. OpenL automatically recognizes the text and displays an editable result.
Is this image to text converter free?
OpenL provides free daily usage within the account limits. You can start extracting text without choosing a target language.
Can it extract text from screenshots and scanned documents?
Yes. OpenL's image OCR workflow supports screenshots, scanned documents, photos, receipts, menus, and other image-based text.
Which image formats can I upload?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, HEIC, and HEIF images to OpenL within your account's file-size limit.
Can it extract handwriting from an image?
Yes. OpenL can recognize many handwritten notes, although accuracy depends on image quality, writing style, and contrast.
Is my uploaded image stored?
After OpenL finishes recognizing the text, your uploaded image is automatically deleted and is not saved.

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