OCR Text Recognition

Supports local browser recognition and optional cloud AI enhanced modes
Local + Cloud Processing
Fast & Efficient
Developer Tool

Core work may run in your browser, while optional network or AI actions transmit the input needed to provide the requested result. Review data-processing details.

Privacy Note
Standard mode recognition happens entirely in your local browser. In AI Enhanced mode, images are securely sent to Google Gemini for processing.
Click or drag to upload image
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP (Max 10 MB)

Recognition Result

No text detected

How to use OCR Text Recognition?

  • 1Click the upload area or drag an image into it.
  • 2Select the recognition language (default is mixed).
  • 3Choose a mode: Standard for speed and privacy; AI for higher accuracy.
  • 4Click 'Start Recognition' and wait for result.

OCR FAQ

What's the difference between Standard and AI modes?

Standard mode uses Tesseract.js locally in your browser. AI mode uses Gemini 2.0 for superior accuracy with complex layouts or handwriting.

Which image formats are supported?

Common formats like JPG, PNG, and WebP are supported.

What should I do if the recognition result is inaccurate?

If you see gibberish or incorrect text, please switch to 'AI Enhanced' mode. Standard mode requires high-quality images, while AI mode handles complex backgrounds and handwriting much better.

Common Use Cases

  • Document Digitization: Quickly turn photos of paper documents into editable text.
  • Screenshot to Text: Extract text from error logs, code markers, or video subtitles.
  • Smart Translation: Use AI mode to recognize and translate foreign language text in images simultaneously.
  • Information Extraction: Digitize business cards, receipts, or shipping labels.

Technical Deep Dive

This tool uses a hybrid approach. Standard mode runs Tesseract.js in the browser after required assets load. Optional AI mode sends the image through our server to the configured cloud AI provider for complex visual scenes and formatting.