PNG to Text (OCR)
Extract text from PNG images instantly with free OCR. Perfect for screenshots and digital documents.
Upload PNG Image
Select a PNG to extract text
PNG — max 50 MB
The PNG to Text tool uses OCR to extract readable text from PNG images. PNG is the preferred format for screenshots and digital documents because it preserves text clarity without compression artifacts. This makes PNG images ideal for OCR processing, typically yielding higher accuracy than compressed formats. Upload your PNG screenshot, document scan, or any PNG with text, and get editable text output in seconds.
How to Extract Text from a PNG Image
Upload PNG Image
Drag and drop or click to upload a PNG image with text content.
Select Language
Choose the language of text in your image for optimal accuracy.
Extract Text
Click 'Extract Text' to run the OCR engine on your PNG.
Copy or Download
Copy text to clipboard or download as a .txt file.
Why Use PNG to Text?
Optimized for PNG lossless image quality
Perfect for screenshots which are typically saved as PNG
Supports English, Arabic, and Hindi languages
Copy extracted text to clipboard instantly
Download results as a .txt file
No signup or payment required
Use Cases
Best Practices
Use PNG for screenshots to preserve text clarity
Ensure sufficient contrast between text and background
Crop to the text area for faster processing
Select the matching language for your content
Check confidence scores for accuracy verification