Image OCR

Free Local Processing

Free image OCR tool that extracts text from images. Files never uploaded, all processing in your browser, protecting your privacy. Supports Chinese, English, and mixed Chinese-English recognition.

Drag files here, or

Select file

max each 100.0 MB

Options

Recognition language

Preprocess (grayscale to boost accuracy)

How to Use

1 Click "Select Image" or drag images to the upload area
2 Choose recognition language (Chinese+English / English / Chinese)
3 Optional: check grayscale preprocessing to boost accuracy
4 Click "Recognize Text" button
5 Copy the extracted text once recognition completes

FAQ

Q: Are files uploaded to the server?

No. All processing happens in your browser. Files never leave your device, fully protecting your privacy.

Q: What if recognition is slow?

First use requires downloading language packs (about 10-20MB); subsequent recognition is faster. Large images also take more time.

Q: What if accuracy is low?

Make sure the image is clear and the text region is large. Checking "grayscale preprocessing" can improve accuracy. Handwritten text recognition is less effective.

Q: Which image formats are supported?

Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP, BMP. We recommend using high-resolution images.

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