Scan to Text
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Scan to Text
Convert Scanned Text to Plain Text Easily
or drag and drop a file
Supports all image, video and audio formats, up to 100MB and 1 hour recording
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scan to Text tool uses OCR to convert text within images into digitized plain text, making it easy to extract words from scanned documents, photos, or screenshots.
Simply upload your scanned image to the tool, and it will use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to extract the text. You can then copy, download, or save the text.
The tool supports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, and other common image formats for scanning text. Images should be under 100 MB.
Yes, you can use the tool for free to process images and preview the text extraction. Full access to download and save requires login.
Text extraction works best with clear, high-resolution images. Handwritten text may vary in accuracy depending on its quality.
The tool cannot process PDF files directly. Convert PDF pages to images first, then upload those images to extract text.
Yes, each image file should not exceed 100 MB. Multiple files can be processed sequentially if they fit within this limit.
Yes, you can copy extracted text to your clipboard and paste it into other applications such as word processors or spreadsheets.
Absolutely, the tool automatically detects and supports multiple languages for text extraction from images.
Yes, as a browser-based tool, it works on any device with internet access, whether it's a mobile phone, tablet, or desktop.
No, only plain text is extracted. Any document formatting or layout will not be preserved in the conversion process.
Once extracted, you can log in to your Evernote account and save the text seamlessly for easy future reference.
While the tool doesn't support direct text editing, you can copy the extracted text and edit it in your preferred document editor.
For optimal accuracy, use high-resolution images with clear text. Avoid blurry or low-quality scans as they may affect text recognition.
The tool can recognize handwriting, but accuracy depends on the clarity and neatness of the writing. Quality varies with handwriting style.