English OCR — Extract Text from Images Instantly
Free online English OCR tool powered by Google Cloud Vision. Convert screenshots, photos, and scanned documents to editable text. Auto-detects language — no manual selection needed.
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
How accurate is English OCR?
Our English OCR is powered by Google Cloud Vision API, achieving 98%+ accuracy on clear printed text. It also handles handwriting reasonably well.
Does it auto-detect English text?
Yes! Snap2Txt auto-detects the language by default — just upload your image and click Extract Text. You can also manually select English if you prefer.
What image formats are supported?
We support PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP image formats. Simply drag and drop, paste from clipboard, or click to upload.
Is Snap2Txt free for English OCR?
Yes, Snap2Txt is completely free with no signup required. There are no hidden fees, no watermarks, and no daily usage limits for OCR features.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF?
Snap2Txt works with image files (PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP). For scanned PDFs, you can take a screenshot of the PDF page or convert the PDF to an image first, then upload it for OCR.
Does English OCR work on blurry or low-quality images?
Yes! Snap2Txt includes built-in image preprocessing — grayscale conversion, contrast enhancement, text sharpening, and binarization — to improve OCR accuracy on blurry, dark, or low-resolution images.
Is my data private when using English OCR?
Absolutely. Your images are processed via Google Cloud Vision API over encrypted connections and are never stored. We collect zero personal data. No cookies, no tracking, no signup.
Can I copy the extracted English text easily?
Yes! After extraction, click the "Copy" button to copy all text to your clipboard instantly. You can also select and copy specific portions of the text.