Free Online OCR – Extract Text from Images

Quickly convert images to editable text with our fast, free OCR tool. Upload JPEG, PNG, or WebP files and extract text in multiple languages–right in your browser, no sign-up needed.

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Extract text from images with OCR tool

Extract text from photos, scans, and screenshots

Free Image to Text Converter

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Online OCR Tool – Convert Images to Editable Text in Seconds

Snipinsta’s free online OCR tool lets you extract text from images quickly and securely–right in your browser. Convert scanned documents, photos, screenshots, handwritten notes, and more into editable, searchable text with just a few clicks. There’s nothing to install, no sign-up, and your data always stays private.

Our OCR supports JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF images. Whether you’re working with mobile camera photos, scanned documents, digital screenshots, or compressed graphics, you’ll get fast and reliable results every time.

Working with large files? You can speed up processing by compressing images first using our Image Compressor Tool–all without sacrificing text extraction accuracy.

Why Use Our Image-to-Text OCR Tool?

Most OCR apps require installation, registration, or payment. With Snipinsta, everything happens securely in your browser–no uploads, no tracking, no waiting. Our advanced optical character recognition technology delivers high-precision results directly on your device.

Multilingual Text Recognition

Extract text in dozens of languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Urdu, Chinese, and more. Perfect for scanning multilingual documents or translating paperwork for international use.

Flexible Output Formats

  • Plain Text (.txt): Editable and ready to copy.
  • JSON: Structured for developers and automation.
  • hOCR: HTML-based format with layout retention.
  • TSV: Tab-separated for easy spreadsheet import.

100% Secure and Private

Snipinsta’s OCR runs entirely client-side. Your images are never uploaded or stored–everything stays on your device. Process sensitive information (like ID cards, invoices, or legal docs) with total peace of mind.

Use Cases for OCR Technology

  • Digitizing handwritten lecture notes or study material
  • Extracting data from business receipts for expense tracking
  • Archiving printed contracts and reports as searchable files
  • Copying text from scanned books, magazines, and articles
  • Automating data entry for business workflows

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Upload or drag-and-drop your image file (JPG, PNG, WebP, etc.)
  2. Select your output format and preferred language
  3. Click “Extract Text” and copy or download your result

No sign-up required. No downloads. Just fast, free, and secure OCR for every image type.