Readable input makes useful text
Tesseract recognizes printed English text locally. It works best with sharp, straight, high-contrast images. Decorative fonts, handwriting, low resolution, multiple columns, and shadows can reduce accuracy. Output is plain text, not an editable replica of the original page.
A practical workflow
Choose a PNG, JPG, or WebP up to 4 megapixels. Recognize the text, then correct it in the editor. Copy or download TXT. Check numbers, names, and punctuation against the image before using the result.
Before you export
Use only media you own or have permission to process. Keep the source and inspect the result. Desktop Chrome or Edge is a useful starting point; memory, codecs, and graphics support vary by device. A readable error means the current file or environment needs a different workflow, not that a result was created.
Does OCR preserve my document layout?
No. This tool returns editable plain text. It does not promise exact tables, reading order, fonts, or formatting, and it does not accept PDF files directly.
Do my files leave this device?
No media is uploaded by these tools. Your browser downloads pages and models from the website host, and the media engine from jsDelivr. Hosting requests and contact inquiries are explained in the privacy policy.
Report a problem or suggest an improvement →
Read the current limits for this tool. Files are processed locally; ordinary website and dependency requests are explained in the privacy policy.