Meet OCRmate Image to Text Converter
Turn photos, scans, handwritten notes and PDFs into editable text in seconds.
Drag & drop files here
or paste an image with Ctrl+V
How it works
How to convert an image to text
Extract text from any photo, scan, screenshot or PDF in three simple steps. No sign-up and nothing to install.
1. Upload your file
Drag and drop an image or PDF, click Browse files, paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V, or take a photo with your phone.
2. Choose the text type
Leave it on Auto, or pick Printed or Handwriting for the best accuracy. Select a language if you know it.
3. Copy or download
Your text appears in seconds. Edit it if needed, then copy it or download it as a TXT or Word file.
Features
Why use OCRmate?
A fast, accurate and private OCR tool that turns images and documents into editable text.
Reads handwriting
Convert handwritten notes, letters and forms into clean, editable text with AI-powered handwriting recognition.
Results in seconds
Most images are converted in a few seconds. Upload several files at once and they are processed together.
Photos, scans and PDFs
Works with JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, TIFF and multi-page PDFs, from receipts and screenshots to full documents.
Many languages
Detects the language automatically and supports English, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese and more.
Private and secure
Your files are processed only to extract the text and are never saved on our server.
Free on any device
Use it free in any browser on your computer, tablet or phone. Snap a photo and get the text instantly.
What is OCR?
OCR (optical character recognition) is technology that reads the text inside an image and turns it into real, editable text. Instead of retyping a document by hand, you can upload a photo or scan and copy the words straight into an email, document or spreadsheet.
OCRmate combines modern AI models with classic OCR, so it handles both clean printed pages and difficult handwriting, and gives you text you can search, edit and share.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is OCRmate free to use?
Yes. You can convert images and PDFs to text for free, without creating an account. A fair daily limit keeps the service fast for everyone.
Can OCRmate read handwriting?
Yes. Select Handwriting before uploading for the best results. Clear, well-lit photos with the page flat give the most accurate text.
Which file types are supported?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP and TIFF images, as well as PDF files, up to 7 MB each.
How accurate is the text?
Printed text is usually converted almost perfectly. Handwriting accuracy depends on how clear the writing is. You can always edit the result before copying or downloading it.
Can I convert a PDF to text?
Yes. Upload a PDF and OCRmate extracts the text from every page, including scanned PDFs. Digital PDFs are read instantly and exactly.
Are my files safe?
Your files are processed only to extract the text and are never saved on our server.
Which languages does OCRmate support?
OCRmate detects the language automatically and supports many languages, including English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Open OCRmate in your phone’s browser, tap the camera button to take a photo of a document or note, and get the text in seconds.