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Extract Text from Image
Get a faithful text extraction and an AI summary together — from screenshots, photos, scans, and notes.
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How to Extract Text from Image
Extract Text from Image is useful when the words you need are trapped in a screenshot, scan, whiteboard photo, or PDF. Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF files up to 10 MB and 3 pages. The tool reads the visible content and returns clean, copyable text you can move into Word, Notion, a spreadsheet, or your project notes.
Unlike basic OCR, Extract Text from Image keeps an eye on the page around the words. Headings, lists, columns, chart labels, and the relationship between a figure and its caption can help make the output easier to understand. You receive the extracted text alongside structured points, so you can find an exact phrase when needed and skim the important ideas when time is short.
Use Extract Text from Image for receipts, contracts, research reports, lecture slides, meeting notes, and planning boards. For handwriting, clear lighting and a steady photo usually produce better results. Treat the output as a first pass: compare important names, amounts, dates, and decisions with the source before sharing it.
Understand the context
Use layout, charts, and surrounding details to make the result useful.
Keep the important parts
Get structured points instead of another wall of text.
FAQ
Extract Text from Image questions
Is the extracted text accurate on handwriting?
Clear, high-contrast handwriting can work well, but always check names, numbers, and dates against the original.
Does it work with scanned PDFs?
Yes. Upload a PDF up to 10 MB and 3 pages to extract its visible text and structure.
Can I copy the text into Word or Notion?
Yes. The extracted text is presented as plain, copyable text for Word, Notion, or any other document.
What does this tool do beyond OCR?
It also uses layout and visual context to organize important points into a readable summary.