How screenshot to text works
Converting a screenshot into text takes four short steps and usually less than ten seconds.
Step 1: Add your image
Drag a file onto the upload box, click it to choose a file, or copy a screenshot and press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) anywhere on the page. PNG, JPG, WEBP and BMP files are supported.
Step 2: Choose the language
Select the language that matches the text in your image. For mixed content, such as Urdu with English words, use the combined options.
Step 3: Extract
Press Extract text. A progress bar shows the recognition status. The first run in a language downloads a small language pack, so it can take a few extra seconds; later runs are faster.
Step 4: Review and copy
The result appears in an editable box. Correct anything you like, then copy it or download a .txt file.
What is OCR?
Optical character recognition analyses the shapes in an image, matches them with known letters and words using a trained model, and outputs machine-readable text. Modern engines combine pattern recognition with language models so they can guess unclear characters from context.
How to improve accuracy
Crop tightly, use the original resolution rather than a compressed copy, make sure the text is horizontal, and choose the right language. If a result looks wrong, try a sharper screenshot.