What screenshot formats are supported?

PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, GIF — any standard screenshot format taken on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android is supported.

Can it read text from mobile screenshots?

Yes. Mobile screenshots work great. Use a full-resolution screenshot rather than a compressed one for best accuracy.

What if the text in my screenshot is small or blurry?

Use the Brightness and Contrast sliders in the sidebar to enhance the image before extracting. Applying the Sharpen filter can also help with small or slightly blurry text.

Extract Text from Screenshot — Free Online OCR

Upload any screenshot — desktop, mobile, or web — and instantly copy all the text. Free, no signup, works right in your browser.

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Perfect for Extracting Text from Screenshots

Instant Text Copy

Upload your screenshot and copy all visible text to your clipboard in one click. Faster than retyping every word manually.

Any Screenshot Format

Works with PNG, JPG, WebP, and BMP. Desktop screenshots, mobile captures, and web page shots — any resolution.

Image Enhancement

Adjust brightness, contrast, and apply filters to improve accuracy on dark, blurry, or low-resolution screenshots.

100% Private

Your screenshots never leave your device. All text extraction happens locally in your browser — nothing is stored or transmitted.

Screenshot to Text — Frequently Asked Questions

How do I copy text from a screenshot?

Upload your screenshot above, click "Extract Text", then click Copy. All visible text is copied to your clipboard.

What formats are supported?

PNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP, BMP, GIF — any format taken on Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.

Can it read mobile screenshots?

Yes. Use full-resolution screenshots (not compressed) for best accuracy across all devices.

What if the text is small or blurry?

Use the Contrast slider and Sharpen filter in the sidebar before extracting. Higher contrast helps OCR read small text.

Is my screenshot kept private?

Yes. Everything runs in your browser. Screenshots are never uploaded to any server or stored anywhere.

Is this free?

Completely free — no account, no subscription, no limits on the number of screenshots you can process.

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