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Convert PNG to text
Copy the text from PNG screenshots of apps, error messages, chats, slides and web pages, even when the text cannot be selected.
Your files never leave your device. Everything runs in your browser.
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How it works
Choose the languagePick the language of the text.
Add your imagesDrop the files or paste them.
Copy the textCopy it or download a TXT file.
Screenshots are perfect for OCR
Screenshots are usually saved as PNG with perfectly sharp letters, which gives the most accurate recognition. Take a screenshot, press Ctrl+V on this page and the text is ready to copy a moment later.
Useful for error messages you want to search for, text in videos and images, chat messages, slides in a meeting and documents that block copying.
Transparent PNG
PNG files with a transparent background are placed on white before reading, so dark text is recognized correctly.
About PNG
PNG screenshots give the best results because the text is perfectly sharp.
About TXT
The text is saved as a UTF-8 TXT file that opens in every editor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a screenshot directly?
Yes. Copy the screenshot and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) on this page.
Does it keep line breaks?
Yes. Lines and paragraphs are kept as they appear in the image.
Are my images uploaded?
No. Text recognition runs in your browser and the images stay on your device.
Which languages are supported?
20 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
Can it read handwriting?
Only very neat handwriting. It is made for printed text.