Free Image to Text (OCR)
Turn text in photos, screenshots and scanned documents into editable text. Supports English, Hindi and many Indian and world languages.
- 100% free
- No limits
- No upload
- No watermark
- Works on mobile
How to convert an image to text
- 1
Add an image
Drop a photo or screenshot, or paste it with Ctrl+V.
- 2
Pick the language
Choose the language of the text.
- 3
Extract and copy
Press Extract text, fix any mistakes, then copy or download.
Why use Qu-Outil's Image to Text (OCR)
Fast, private and free — with no limits.
Indian languages
Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Punjabi and Urdu.
Editable result
Correct any word before copying.
Private — nothing is uploaded
Your files are processed in your own browser and never leave your device. Safe for personal and business documents.
Free and unlimited
No sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit and no file-count cap. Use it as often as you like.
Works on phone and computer
Runs in Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac and Linux — nothing to install.
Image to Text (OCR) — frequently asked questions
How accurate is it?
Very good for clear printed text. Handwriting, blurry photos and unusual fonts are harder.
Why is the first run slower?
The recognition engine and language file download once, then your browser caches them.
Is it really free?
Yes. Qu-Outil is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
Are my files uploaded?
No. The work is done in your browser on your own device, so your files are never uploaded or stored anywhere.
Help keep Qu-Outil free
I build and run these tools in my free time and keep them free for everyone — no ads, no sign-up. If they helped you, buy me a chai or coffee via Google Pay or any UPI app. Your support keeps me building more free tools. Completely optional.
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