What screenshot formats work?

JPG, PNG, and WEBP screenshots are all supported. PNG screenshots typically give the best results.

Can I extract text from partial screenshots?

Yes. Cropped or partial screenshots work perfectly. Smaller, focused screenshots often produce better results.

Does it work with dark mode screenshots?

Yes. The OCR engine handles both light and dark mode screenshots effectively.

Is my screenshot stored?

No. Screenshots are processed and immediately discarded.

What about screenshots with mixed content?

The tool extracts all readable text, skipping images and non-text elements.

Screenshot to Text

Convert screenshots to editable text instantly with OCR. Extract text from any screen capture.

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Upload Your Screenshot

Select a screenshot to extract text

Screenshot — max 50 MB

The Screenshot to Text tool converts any screenshot into editable, copyable text using OCR technology. Whether you captured a webpage, error message, chat conversation, code snippet, or any on-screen content, this tool extracts all visible text and makes it available for editing and copying. Stop retyping text from screenshots — upload your screen capture and get the text in seconds.

How to Convert a Screenshot to Text

Upload Screenshot

Select or paste your screenshot image into the upload area.

Select Language

Choose the language of text in the screenshot.

Convert to Text

Click to extract all text from the screenshot using OCR.

Copy or Download

Copy text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.

Why Use Screenshot to Text?

Instantly convert any screenshot to editable text

Works with desktop and mobile screenshots

Preserves text layout and reading order

Supports English, Arabic, and Hindi languages

One-click copy to clipboard functionality

Free with no registration required

Use Cases

Extracting text from webpage screenshotsCopying error messages from screen capturesConverting chat screenshots to searchable textExtracting code from screenshot imagesCopying text from software UI screenshotsDigitizing text from presentation screenshots

Best Practices

Use PNG format for screenshots to preserve text clarity
Crop to the text area for faster and more accurate results
Ensure text is not too small in the screenshot
Use high-resolution screenshots when possible
Select the correct language for best accuracy