Scan Image to Text
OCR scanned images and export readable text or a searchable PDF.
or drop images here
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, BMP • combined max 5.00 MB • up to 3 images • free 5 pages/day
OCR language
Output mode
OCR profile
Quality
Highest accuracy for small or rotated text; slowest per page
Available on paid plans and OCR credit packs. View pricing
~8s • 1 image = 1 OCR page/credit
How this page helps
Image OCR is for when the source is already a photo or scan file—not a PDF. Flatbed or phone scans saved as JPG or PNG can be OCR'd without building a PDF first. Each image is processed as one page, so batch uploads work the same way as multi-page PDF OCR for limits and credits.
archives, forms, and handwritten or printed captures often capture documents on a phone and need text they can search, copy, or archive. Running OCR on the image avoids an extra conversion step while still producing a searchable PDF or plain text output.
Large photos are downscaled to a page-like resolution before processing so each image represents roughly one document page of text. Choose languages and output mode to match how you will use the text afterward. That keeps quality high while preventing abuse from extreme-resolution uploads.
Supported formats include common camera and scan outputs: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and BMP. You can mix formats in one batch when they belong to the same job.
Open /tools/scan-image-to-text to upload images, pick languages, and choose searchable PDF or text output—the same OCR engine used for scanned PDFs.
After OCR completes, download the result via a temporary link. For recurring work, group images that belong together in one batch so page counts and billing stay predictable.
At a glance
Multiple images per run
Upload several photos or scans in one batch. Each image counts as one OCR page—the same limits and credits as OCR PDF.
Searchable PDF or plain text
Get a combined searchable PDF or a text file with recognized content from your images.
Safe & Secure
Images are converted and processed server-side; downloads use short-lived signed links.
FAQ
How many images can I upload?
The same per-batch page limits as OCR PDF apply: free users can run a few images per upload; paid plans allow larger batches.
Does one image equal one credit?
Yes. Each image becomes one page in the OCR job, so billing matches OCR PDF (1 image = 1 page = 1 credit when credits apply).
Which image formats are supported?
JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP, and BMP.
Is this tool safe to use?
Uploads use HTTPS and outputs are delivered via temporary download links, similar to other Toolento document tools.