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Extract Text from Image (Browser OCR)
Run OCR locally in the browser to extract text from images in multiple languages.
- Local browser processing: no upload for remote processing.
- Image and extracted text are not persisted between sessions.
Available: Portuguese (pt-BR), English, Spanish
Temporarily unavailable: none right now
OCR runs locally in the browser. The image is not sent to remote processing.
Current language: English
Limits: 1 file per attempt, PNG/JPEG/WebP, up to 10 MB.
If recognition quality is poor, switch the language and try again.
Drop an image here or choose it from your device
One file at a time (PNG, JPEG, or WebP), up to 10 MB.
Select an image and click "Extract text".
The extracted text will appear here after OCR finishes.
Run OCR locally in the browser to extract text from images in multiple languages.
Standard tool execution runs in the browser, with no dedicated backend for processing inputs.
- Paste or enter data in the input panel.
- Use Process, or let automatic processing run when available.
- Review the result, copy the output, and validate it before critical use.
- Extract text from a screenshot
Extract text from a screenshot
Input: Upload a PNG screenshot and choose the OCR language
Output: Recognized text with confidence, line count, and character count.
Is the image sent for remote processing?
No. OCR runs locally in the browser with no backend upload.
Which formats and file size limits are supported?
The tool accepts PNG, JPEG, and WebP up to 10 MB per image.
Which languages are available?
You can choose Portuguese (pt-BR), English, and Spanish when available.
Can I switch language without reloading the page?
Yes. Changing language during OCR cancels the previous session and starts a new attempt.
Is extracted text persisted across sessions?
No. Data remains in the current session only and is not persisted.