OCR Tools
OCR Tools
Extract text from images, PDFs, receipts, business cards, and handwritten notes — same browser OCR engine, tuned per workflow.
How to use
- Open the OCR Tools hub and choose the workflow that matches your file.
- Go to the dedicated tool page for step-by-step instructions.
- Upload, run OCR, and copy text — processing stays in your browser.
FAQ
What are OCR Tools?
OCR Tools is a collection of free online pages that extract text from images and documents using optical character recognition in your browser.
Is my data uploaded?
No. Files are processed locally in your browser after you select them.
Which tool should I open?
Use Image to Text for general photos, PDF to Text for PDFs, and the receipt, business card, or handwriting pages for those specific jobs.
Introduction
OCR Tools is the entry point for free, browser-based text extraction. Choose a specialized page below the tool grid — each variant is tuned for a common job while sharing the same private, local OCR engine.
Tools in this hub
| Tool | Best for |
|---|---|
| Image to Text | Screenshots, slides, document photos |
| PDF to Text | PDF documents (first page) |
| Receipt Scanner | Expense receipts and thermal prints |
| Business Card Scanner | Contact cards from events and meetings |
| Handwriting OCR | Notes and handwritten pages |
Open any card on this page to see detailed guides, FAQs, and tips for that workflow.
Privacy
Recognition runs on your device. We do not receive your uploads for OCR processing.