Free AI Image to Text Converter Online
Convert images, screenshots, and scanned pages into editable text—fast, accurate OCR, no signup required.
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Maximum file size 10 MB | JPG, PNG, JPEG, and WEBP
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QuillBot’s image to text converter: The simple way to extract text from images
Easily transform your pictures, screenshots, and scanned documents into editable text. It’s fast, reliable, and done in just a few clicks.
Unlock effortless editing
Convert your images into fully editable text. Fix typos, copy important information, and modify your content without needing to retype everything from scratch.
Your complete text extraction toolkit
Extract text from business cards, receipts, and whiteboards. Perfect for professionals, students, and creators who need accurate OCR results fast.
Text you can rely on
Don't worry about messy, jumbled text. Our free online image to text converter reliably identifies and converts the text in your images and provides clear, useful outputs.
Get it done in seconds
Our streamlined process lets you upload, convert, and copy or download your text in a flash. No complicated steps—just fast and reliable results that save you time.
How to use our free online image to text converter
Upload your image
Drag and drop your image file or upload it from your device. We support formats like .png, .jpg, and more.
Convert your image to text
Our smart tool will automatically scan your image and accurately extract all the text in seconds.
Copy or download your text
Copy or download extracted text from your image as a .txt file.
Who can use QuillBot’s image to text tool?
Professionals
Quickly extract text from business cards, notes, or presentation slides and use it in your reports or emails.
Students
Turn your notes and assignments into editable text to prepare for exams or reference for papers.
Content creators & marketers
Instantly extract text from your social media posts, infographics, or screenshots and repurpose it for your platform.
Why use our image to text converter?
Versatile text extractor: Our tool supports all your text extraction needs. From converting .jpegs and .pngs to pulling text from screenshots and scanned documents, we handle a wide variety of image formats with ease.
Clear results: Our tool reliably recognizes characters and words and even preserves basic formatting (e.g., paragraph structure).
Incredibly fast: No need to wait—your image will be uploaded, processed, and converted to text in just a few seconds, letting you focus on meaningful work.
Accessible & online: No complicated software required! Our tool works right in your browser, making it easy to convert images to text anywhere, on any device.
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QuillBot's image to text converter FAQs
What is an image to text converter?
An image to text converter is a free online tool that uses optical character recognition (OCR) technology. It scans the image you upload, identifies any text within it, and converts it into a plain text format that you can easily copy, edit, and share.
Is QuillBot’s image to text tool free to use?
Yes, QuillBot’s online image to text converter is completely free to use. You can extract text instantly without signing up.
What image file formats can I upload to QuillBot’s image to text converter?
Our tool supports all major image formats, including .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and .webp. Simply upload the file from your device and let the converter handle the rest.
Can QuillBot’s image to text tool read handwritten notes?
While our OCR is optimized for printed text, our image to text tool can recognize clear and legible handwriting. However, the accuracy for handwriting can vary depending on the writing style and clarity.
Can I use QuillBot’s image to text converter on my phone?
Absolutely! Our tool is web-based, meaning it works on any device with a browser, including your desktop computer, tablet, or smartphone. No app download is necessary.
What is the maximum file size I can upload?
You can upload images up to 10 MB. Keeping the file size under this limit helps ensure that your file is processed quickly and efficiently.
What are appropriate ways to use the image to text converter?
Ensure you have the rights to the images you upload and that your use of images and text does not infringe on others’ rights. Learn more by reading our Copyright Policy