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How to Extract Text from an Image (Free OCR)

📅 January 2025 ⏱️ 3 min read 🌐 MyPDFEasy Team
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Ever needed to copy a paragraph from a screenshot, a scanned page, or a photo of a document? Retyping it by hand wastes time. This guide shows you how to extract text from any image for free using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), right in your browser.

When Is Image-to-Text Useful?

How to Extract Text from an Image — Step by Step

Open the Image to Text Tool

Go to MyPDFEasy Image to Text — free OCR in any modern browser.

Upload Your Image

Click "Choose Image" or drag and drop a JPG, PNG, or screenshot onto the page.

Run the OCR

The tool scans the image and recognizes the text — entirely inside your browser.

Copy or Download the Text

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

💡 Pro Tip: OCR accuracy depends on image quality. Use sharp, well-lit images with clear printed text — blurry photos or fancy fonts reduce accuracy.

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Is My Image Kept Private?

MyPDFEasy runs OCR entirely inside your browser. That means:

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I extract text from an image for free?

Open MyPDFEasy Image to Text, upload your image, run the OCR, then copy or download the recognized text. It is free and works in your browser.

What image formats are supported?

Common formats like JPG, PNG, and WEBP work. Screenshots and scanned pages are ideal.

Is my image uploaded to a server?

No. The OCR runs entirely in your browser, so your image never leaves your device.

How accurate is the text recognition?

Accuracy is high for sharp images with clear printed text. Blurry photos, handwriting, or decorative fonts reduce accuracy.