How it works
How to use OCR to Text online
- Choose the file or files requested by the tool.
- Adjust any available settings for the output you want.
- Run the tool in your browser and download the finished result.
Image tool
OCR to Text
Convert OCR extraction results into plain text output.
Add your input
Your file stays in this browser.
Good to know1 file · 25 MB max
Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP fileResult: text file
- This uses the same OCR pipeline as image-to-text.
Overview
OCR to Text for private browser work
Convert OCR extraction results into plain text output. This page keeps the input, output, browser requirements, and practical limits visible before you run the tool, so you can choose the right workflow for the file.
Input
Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP file
Output
text file
Limits
1 file · 25 MB max
Best for
OCR to Text use cases
- Turn upload a jpg, png, webp, gif, or bmp file into text file without creating an account.
- Run a quick ocr to text job before sharing, archiving, or publishing a file.
- Check the 1 file · 25 mb max guidance before using larger or unusual inputs.
Processing
What happens in your browser
PrivConvert uses Tesseract.js, TextDetector API (fallback), and Canvas preprocessing for this workflow. 2 adjustable settings. This tool checks for offscreen canvas support before running
This uses the same OCR pipeline as image-to-text.
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FAQ
OCR to Text questions
Is OCR to Text free to use?
Yes. This tool is free to use in your browser and does not require an account.
Are my files private?
PrivConvert is designed for local-first processing. Files are handled in your browser when supported and are not uploaded for account-based storage.
Why might a file fail to process?
This uses the same OCR pipeline as image-to-text.