How it works
- Upload or drag an image.
- Choose the text language in the image.
- Click "Extract text" to start OCR.
- Review, edit, copy or download the result as TXT.
Local browser OCR
Image to text
Convert images to editable text using OCR directly in the browser. Works with screenshots, document photos, slides and cards.
Local image
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Click Choose image or drag and drop a file here. The file stays in the browser and OCR language data is downloaded on first use.
Preparing OCR...
Downloading language data.
Load an image to start.
Image preview
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Extracted text
Local processing and privacy
The image is processed locally in the browser using Tesseract.js. The file is not sent to the Orbitautil server. OCR language data downloads automatically on first use and stays in the browser cache.
Local OCR processing
The image is processed by Tesseract.js, an OCR engine that runs locally in the browser via WebAssembly.
Supported languages
Portuguese and English are available. The language data downloads automatically on first use and caches in the browser.
Privacy
Processing happens locally. The image never leaves your device.
Common use cases
- Extract text from screenshots and screen captures.
- Digitize text from document photos.
- Copy text from slides and presentations.
- Convert image text for editing.
Limitations
- Blurry or low-light photos reduce accuracy.
- Handwritten text may not be recognized.
- Very large images can use more memory.
- Language data downloads on first use.
Frequently asked questions
Is the extracted text perfect?
Not necessarily. Accuracy depends on image quality, font, lighting and language.
Does it work with handwriting?
Partially, but OCR is more reliable with printed text.
Can I use it with screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots usually work well when text is sharp.
Is the file uploaded to a server?
No. Processing happens in the browser using Tesseract.js.
Do I need to download anything?
Language data downloads automatically on first use.
Can I extract text from PDF?
Not in this version. Use the tool with screenshots of PDF pages.