Extract text from a SCAN image right in your browser using OCR (optical character recognition). This tool reads the words inside your image and turns them into editable, copyable text — a photo of a page, a screenshot, a receipt or a scan becomes real text you can paste anywhere. Because the OCR runs entirely on your own device, your image is never uploaded, which keeps private and confidential material safe.
How to Convert SCAN to Text
Upload your SCAN image
Drop the image or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded — the OCR runs on your own device.
Let the OCR read it
The engine scans the image and recognises the text, showing progress for larger images.
Copy or download the text
Copy the recognised text or download it as a .txt file. Nothing was uploaded, so nothing needs deleting.
Why extract text with OCR?
OCR turns a picture of text into text you can actually use. Retyping a document by hand is slow and error-prone; OCR does it in seconds. It is the fastest way to make a screenshot, photo or scan searchable and editable, and doing it in the browser means even sensitive images stay completely private.
Common Uses
- Turning a photo of a document, receipt or whiteboard into editable text.
- Copying text from a screenshot that you cannot select normally.
- Digitising printed notes, book pages or forms so you can search and edit them.
- Pulling a quote or address out of an image without retyping it.
- Extracting text from a scanned page saved as a SCAN image.
Tips for the best results
Use a clear, high-resolution image
Sharp, well-lit images with straight text give far better accuracy than blurry or angled photos. The tool automatically upscales small images to help.
Everything stays on your device
The OCR runs entirely in your browser, so your image is never uploaded. It is safe for private documents and keeps working offline once loaded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I extract text from a SCAN image for free?
Upload your SCAN image and the OCR recognises the text instantly. It is completely free with no signup, no limits and no watermark.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The OCR runs entirely inside your browser, so your image never leaves your device — safe for private or confidential material.
How accurate is the OCR?
Very good on clear, printed text. Clean, high-resolution images give the best results; blurry or handwritten text is harder to read.
What languages are supported?
The default is English, which covers most printed documents. Clear typography always improves accuracy.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It runs in any modern browser on any device, with nothing to install.
Is it really free?
Completely free, forever, with no account, no watermark and no premium wall.