PullTextFromImage.com

Free Image to Text OCR Tool

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Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF

Privacy note: Your image is sent to our server and processed via OpenAI's API. It is not stored or retained after processing.

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Extracted Text

Upload an image and click "Pull Text From Image" to start.

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What is PullTextFromImage.com?

PullTextFromImage.com is a free online image to text converter powered by AI. It lets you extract text from any image — screenshots, photos, scanned documents, receipts, business cards, and more — with no sign-up required. Upload a JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF and get clean, copyable text in seconds.

Whether you need to copy text from a screenshot you can't select, pull words out of a photo, or digitize a printed document, this free OCR tool handles it instantly. It works on desktop and mobile, and there are no usage limits or hidden fees.

Your image is sent securely to our server and processed via AI — it is not stored, logged, or retained after the text has been extracted. No account is required and nothing is saved on our end.

How to Copy Text From an Image Online

1

Upload Your Image

Drag and drop or click to upload. Accepts JPG, PNG, WEBP, or GIF from your device or phone.

2

Extract the Text

Click 'Pull Text From Image'. AI reads every word in the image and returns it as plain text.

3

Clean It Up

Use the options to trim spaces, remove blank lines, or convert to uppercase or lowercase.

4

Copy or Download

Copy the text to your clipboard with one click, or download it as a .txt file.

Extract Text From Any Image Type

This tool works across all common image formats. Here's what each is best used for:

JPG / JPEG to Text

The most common format for photos. Works well for receipts, business cards, printed documents, and photos of signs or menus.

PNG to Text

Ideal for screenshots — web pages, app UIs, error messages, and anything you've screen-captured on your computer or phone.

WEBP to Text

Modern format used by websites and browsers. If you've saved an image from Chrome or another browser, this is likely the format.

GIF to Text

Extracts text from the first frame. Useful for static GIFs, infographics, or image memes with text overlays.

What Can You Use It For?

  • Copy text from a screenshot you can't select
  • Get text from a photo of a receipt or invoice
  • Extract contact details from a business card photo
  • Pull a quote from a meme, tweet screenshot, or social post
  • Digitize handwritten notes or printed pages
  • Read text from a menu, sign, or whiteboard photo
  • Convert a scanned PDF screenshot into editable text
  • Get text from a WhatsApp, iMessage, or Slack screenshot

Tips for Better Results

  • Use the original screenshot rather than a photo of a screen
  • Crop out unnecessary background — less noise means better accuracy
  • Ensure strong contrast between text color and background
  • Avoid heavily stylized or decorative fonts when possible
  • For photos of documents, shoot straight-on to avoid distortion
  • Higher resolution always produces more accurate text recognition
  • For handwriting, clear block letters work better than cursive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PullTextFromImage.com free?

Yes, completely free. No account, no subscription, no usage limits, and no hidden fees.

Does this tool upload my image?

Yes — your image is sent securely to our server and processed via AI to extract the text. It is not stored, logged, or retained after processing. Nothing is saved.

What image types are supported?

JPG, PNG, WEBP, and GIF. These cover the vast majority of screenshots, photos, and scanned documents.

Can I extract text from a screenshot?

Yes, and it's one of the most common uses. Screenshots of web pages, error messages, app UIs, social media posts, and PDFs all work well.

Can I copy text from a photo taken on my phone?

Yes. Upload photos directly from your camera roll. For best results, shoot straight-on with good lighting and make sure the text fills most of the frame.

How do I get text from an image on iPhone or Android?

Open PullTextFromImage.com in your mobile browser, tap the upload area, and select a photo from your camera roll. The AI reads the text and you can copy it immediately.

Can I extract text from a PDF?

If you have a screenshot or image of a PDF page, yes. Take a screenshot of the PDF page and upload it here. For native PDFs with selectable text, you can select and copy the text directly without needing OCR.

Does it work on blurry or low-quality images?

The AI can often recover text from slightly blurry images, but accuracy improves significantly with sharper, higher-resolution source images. If results are poor, try a clearer version of the image.

Can I extract text from a WhatsApp or social media screenshot?

Yes. Screenshots from WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, or any other app work just like any other PNG or JPG.

Why is the extracted text not perfect?

Very stylized fonts, low contrast, image compression artifacts, slanted text, or handwriting can reduce accuracy. For best results, use clear, high-contrast images with standard fonts.

Is there a file size limit?

Images up to 20 MB are supported. Most screenshots and phone photos are well under this limit.

Does this work on mobile?

Yes. PullTextFromImage.com is fully responsive. You can upload images, extract text, and copy the result directly from your phone or tablet browser.

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