Image files
Supported image formats include JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, AVIF, SVG, GIF, BMP, TIFF and ICO. Each has strengths: JPG for photos, PNG for transparency, WEBP and AVIF for fast websites.
Image to text converter (OCR)
Copy the text from a photo, a screenshot or a scanned page instead of typing it again.
How to use Image to Text
- Select your images or drag and drop them onto the page.
- Set the options in the panel.
- Click the button to process every image.
- Download the result, or a ZIP file for several images.
Optical character recognition (OCR) reads the letters in a picture and turns them into real text you can copy, edit and search. It works with photos of documents, screenshots, scanned pages, receipts and business cards.
Choose the language of the text for the best accuracy. Bilingual documents, such as Arabic and French administrative papers, are supported with the combined options.
Why use our Image to Text tool
Accurate results
Professional conversion engines keep fonts, layouts, tables and images exactly where they belong.
Secure and private
HTTPS encryption, automatic deletion after 1 hour(s) and a button to delete your files immediately.
Any device
Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.
About the file formats
TXT (plain text)
A TXT file contains only characters, without formatting. It opens in every editor on every system and is ideal for notes, logs and data exchange.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with handwriting?
OCR is designed for printed text. Neat handwriting is sometimes recognised, but results are much less reliable.
How do I get the best results?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight on, select the right language and crop away anything that is not text.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
Yes, use the OCR PDF tool. It keeps the layout and makes the whole PDF searchable.
Is MajorPDF free to use?
Yes, completely free. There is no registration and no watermark is added to your files.
Are my files safe?
Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection and deleted automatically after 1 hour(s). After downloading you can also delete them immediately with one click.
What is the maximum file size?
Each file can be up to 50 MB.