Extract Text from an Image
Upload a photo, screenshot or scanned page and copy out the text. Works in English, Hindi and many other languages, and the image never leaves your device.
How to use Image to Text (OCR)
- 1Drag a photo or screenshot with text into the upload area.
- 2Choose the language of the text, then click Extract text.
- 3Edit if needed, then copy the text or download it as a .txt file.
Why use FileDagadu
- Runs entirely in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server
- No account, signup, or watermark required
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
- Free with no daily usage limit
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the text extraction?
Clear, high-resolution images of printed text work best. Handwriting, blur, low contrast and angled photos reduce accuracy, so review and edit the result before using it.
Which languages are supported?
English, Hindi (and English + Hindi together), Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Arabic and Simplified Chinese.
Is my image uploaded?
No — the text is read in your browser. Only the small language data file is downloaded the first time you use a language.
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