Free OCR Tool — Extract Text from Images Online
Our free OCR (Optical Character Recognition) tool extracts text from images, scanned documents, screenshots and photos instantly in your browser. Supporting English and 9 Indian languages including Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi and Punjabi — this is one of the most comprehensive free OCR tools available for Indian language documents.
OCR technology converts image-based text into editable digital text. Whether you have a scanned government document, a photo of a receipt, a screenshot of text or a physical document — our OCR tool can read and extract the text for you.
Supported Languages
- English (most accurate)
- Hindi (हिंदी)
- Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
- Tamil (தமிழ்)
- Telugu (తెలుగు)
- Malayalam (മലയാളം)
- Bengali (বাংলা)
- Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
- Marathi (मराठी)
- Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ)
Common Uses for OCR
- Extract text from scanned Aadhaar, PAN card for digital forms
- Convert scanned books and documents to editable text
- Extract data from scanned invoices and receipts
- Convert physical handwritten notes to digital text
- Extract text from screenshots for editing
- Digitize old government documents and certificates
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the OCR?
For clear printed text in good lighting, accuracy is 95%+ for English. For Indian languages and handwritten text, accuracy varies from 70-90% depending on clarity and font.
What image formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP and most common image formats are supported. For best results use clear, high resolution images with good lighting.
Is OCR free?
Yes, 100% free. No signup, no payment. Extract text from unlimited images for free.