Chinese OCR — 繁體中文 & 简体中文 Image to Text
Free Chinese OCR tool supporting both Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Powered by Google Cloud Vision API for 98%+ accuracy. Auto-detects language and auto-fixes CJK spacing.
Drop an image here, paste, or click to upload
Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP — Max 10MB
Secure & Private
Your images are processed via Google Cloud Vision API over encrypted connections and never stored. We collect zero data.
Google Cloud Vision
Advanced AI OCR powered by Google Cloud Vision — 98%+ accuracy on clear text.
Auto-Detect Language
Automatically detects 50+ languages including English, Chinese, Japanese & Korean. No manual selection needed.
Smart Preprocessing
Auto grayscale, contrast boost, sharpening & binarization to improve accuracy on difficult images.
How to Extract Text from Images
- 1Upload your image — Drag & drop, paste from clipboard (Ctrl+V), or click to browse. We support PNG, JPG, WEBP, and BMP formats up to 10MB.
- 2Auto-detect & extract — Google Cloud Vision automatically detects the language and extracts text with 98%+ accuracy. You can also manually select a language if needed.
- 3Copy the text — Click "Extract Text" and get your results instantly. One-click copy to clipboard. CJK text is automatically formatted — no extra spacing between characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this support both Traditional and Simplified Chinese?
Yes! Snap2Txt auto-detects both 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) and 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese). You can also manually select your preferred variant.
How accurate is Chinese OCR?
For clear printed Chinese text, accuracy is typically 98%+ powered by Google Cloud Vision API. CJK spacing is automatically fixed — no extra spaces between characters.
Is the Chinese OCR tool free?
Yes! Snap2Txt is 100% free with no signup required. No hidden fees, no watermarks, and no daily usage limits.
Why does my Chinese OCR output have spaces between characters?
Some OCR tools insert spaces between each Chinese character. Snap2Txt automatically detects CJK text and removes extraneous spaces, so your copied text is clean and ready to use.
Can I extract Chinese text from screenshots?
Yes! Simply paste your screenshot (Ctrl+V) or upload the image file. Google Cloud Vision API will extract all Chinese text instantly, with automatic CJK spacing fix.
Does Chinese OCR work on blurry or low-quality images?
Yes! Snap2Txt includes image preprocessing — grayscale, contrast enhancement, sharpening, and binarization — to improve OCR accuracy on blurry, dark, or low-resolution images.
Can it handle mixed Chinese and English text?
Absolutely! Google Cloud Vision auto-detects multiple languages in a single image. Documents with mixed Chinese and English text are extracted correctly with proper formatting.