Extract text from an image
Drop a photo or screenshot and copy the words out of it. The recognition runs in your browser, so receipts, IDs and documents never leave your device.
Most image-to-text sites upload your picture to a server. Here the OCR engine runs inside the browser: it downloads once, about ten megabytes with the English language pack, and then works on your device. That makes it safe for documents you would not want to upload.
How to extract text from an image
- Drop the image. Screenshots work best; photos should be sharp and level.
- Pick the language. Matching the language makes a big difference to accuracy.
- Copy or download. The text is editable before you copy it.
Why use myowntext for this
Nothing is uploaded
Text is processed by your browser. There is no server, so contracts, cover letters and private notes never travel anywhere.
Instant, even offline
Every result appears as you type. Once a page has loaded it keeps working without a connection.
Shows its work
Counts, highlights and reports tell you exactly what was found and what changed. Nothing is hidden behind a spinner.
No account, no limits
Free with no sign-up, no word cap, no ads and no nag to upgrade.
Questions people ask
Does it read handwriting?
No. Printed and on-screen text only.
Is anything uploaded?
No. The engine and language pack are downloaded to your browser; your image is processed locally.