Free Online OCR — Image & PDF to Text
Extract text from images, scanned PDFs & screenshots. 70+ input formats, 100+ languages, no signup, files deleted after processing.
TXT in ~7s · DOCX in ~15s · Multi-page PDF supported · Max 20MB per file
Click to select files, or drag & drop / paste (Ctrl+V)
PDF · PNG · JPG · BMP · TIFF · WEBP · HEIC · SVG · EPUB · MOBI · 70+ formats · Max 20MB
Why Choose FreeOCR?
Completely Free
All features free forever. No hidden fees, no credit card, no usage limits.
Privacy First
Files deleted immediately after processing. We never store your data. HTTPS encrypted.
Easy to Use
Upload and recognize instantly. Copy results with one click. Three steps to extract text.
100+ Languages
Supports Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and 100+ more. Accurate mixed-language recognition.
All OCR Tools
Image to Text
Extract text from JPG, PNG, WebP and more. 100+ languages, 99%+ accuracy.
PDF to Text
Convert PDF files to editable text. Scanned PDF supported. Export to Word format.
Table Recognition
Extract structured data from image tables. Smart row/column detection. Export to multiple formats.
Handwriting OCR
Recognize handwritten notes and letters. AI engine converts handwriting to digital text.
Batch Processing
Upload multiple files at once. Batch recognize and download results. Boost productivity.
ID Card OCR
Auto-recognize ID cards, passports, driver licenses. Quick key field extraction.
How to Use FreeOCR
Upload Image or PDF
Drag and drop files to the upload area, click to browse, or paste screenshots with Ctrl+V. Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF and more.
Start OCR Recognition
Auto-detect text language. AI engine analyzes image content and completes OCR in seconds.
Copy or Download Results
Once recognized, copy text with one click or download as TXT, DOCX, PDF and more.
OCR Use Cases
Office Document Digitization
Convert scanned contracts, invoices, and reports to editable text. No more manual data entry.
Study Notes Organization
Snap photos of whiteboards and textbook pages. Extract text instantly for digital notes.
Screenshot Text Extraction
Quickly extract text from web screenshots, chat records, and social media images.
ID Document Data Entry
Auto-recognize ID cards, passports, and driver licenses. Quick extraction of key fields.
Table Data Extraction
Smart extraction of structured data from image tables. Export to TXT, DOCX, PDF and more.
Handwriting Digitization
Convert handwritten notes and letters to digital text for easy archiving and sharing.
Financial Document Processing
Recognize invoices, bank receipts, and financial statements. Auto-extract amounts and dates. Financial OCR demand grows 20%+ annually.
Medical Record Digitization
Convert medical records, prescriptions, and lab reports to digital text. Healthcare is the fastest-growing OCR sector with 20%+ CAGR.
Legal Document Recognition
Smart recognition of contract clauses, judgments, and legal provisions. Legal document digitization demand grows 15%+ annually.
OCR Industry Insights
The global OCR market is expanding at a 17.6% CAGR. Understanding industry trends empowers your digital transformation.
Source: Market.us / Future Market Report 2025
How OCR Technology Works
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) converts text in images into editable digital text. FreeOCR uses advanced AI deep learning with CNN and Transformer architectures for high-precision multi-language recognition.
Deep Learning Engine
Transformer-based OCR model optimized for Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean and more. Printed text accuracy reaches 99%+.
Smart Layout Analysis
Auto-detect text regions, paragraph structure, and table layouts. Precisely restore document formatting with multi-column support.
Multi-Language Recognition
Auto-switch between mixed languages like Chinese-English or Japanese-English. No manual language selection needed.
Image Preprocessing
Auto denoising, skew correction, and contrast enhancement. Good results even from low-quality images.
Real-Time Results
Results returned in seconds after upload. Large files processed with parallel page handling. Average speed under 3 seconds.
Cloud Elastic Processing
Elastic GPU cluster computing architecture. Auto-scales for high concurrency. Guaranteed service stability.
Supported File Formats
Input (70+ formats)
PNG JPG JPEG BMP GIF TIFF WEBP HEIC AVIF SVG ICO
PDF XPS EPUB MOBI FB2 CBZ CBR
RAW CR2 NEF ORF ARW DNG
PSD AI EPS PS
EXR HDR DDS JP2 FITS PPM TGA EMF WMF +30 more
Output (6 formats)
TXT DOCX PDF ODT EPUB MOBI
TXT: plain text extraction
DOCX: formatted Word document
PDF: searchable PDF document
ODT: OpenDocument text format
EPUB: e-book format
MOBI: Kindle-compatible e-book
Supported Languages
FreeOCR supports 100+ languages for text recognition. Key languages listed below.
CJK Languages
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean
European Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish
Southeast Asian Languages
Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino
Middle Eastern Languages
Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Persian
South Asian Languages
Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Urdu, Nepali, Sinhala
Other Languages
Mongolian, Tibetan, Khmer, Lao, Georgian, Armenian and 60+ more languages
FreeOCR vs Other OCR Tools
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