Photo to text OCR

Extract text from a photo, fast.

OCRphoto is made for the moment when the only copy of the words is in your camera roll. Drop in the photo and get a clean text version back.

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Photo to textNo account required for your first extraction.

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Drop an image or PDF here

We’ll turn the visible words into clean, editable text.

JPEG · PNG · WebP · PDF · max 10 MB

Private upload · first extraction free · no account needed

Input

A phone photo of meeting notes

Output

Project Atlas Next steps: 1. Confirm launch date 2. Share the revised brief

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Questions about photo to text

Use the right input.

Clear, well-lit text gives the OCR model more signal. These are the practical details that matter for this format.

How should I take a photo for OCR?

Hold the camera parallel to the page, use even light, and fill the frame with the text. Avoid glare and motion blur.

Does photo to text work on phone images?

Yes. JPEG, PNG, and WebP photos are supported on mobile and desktop browsers.

Are my photos stored?

The uploaded source is private and deleted after a successful extraction. OCR results are returned to your browser for download.