Image tool

Screenshot OCR

Run text extraction on screenshots and similar images.

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Your file stays in this browser.

Settings

Good to know1 file · 25 MB max
Upload a JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or BMP fileResult: text file
  • Works best on flat text and high-contrast screenshots.

How it works

How to use Screenshot OCR online

  1. Choose the file or files requested by the tool.
  2. Adjust any available settings for the output you want.
  3. Run the tool in your browser and download the finished result.

Overview

Screenshot OCR for private browser work

Run text extraction on screenshots and similar images. 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

Screenshot OCR use cases

  • Turn upload a jpg, png, webp, gif, or bmp file into text file without creating an account.
  • Run a quick screenshot ocr 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

Works best on flat text and high-contrast screenshots.

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FAQ

Screenshot OCR questions

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Is Screenshot OCR 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?

Works best on flat text and high-contrast screenshots.