DocuVault

Extract text from an image

Copy the words out of a photo, screenshot or scanned page. Edit the result, then copy it or save it as a text file.

  • Files never uploaded
  • Free, no sign-up
  • Works on any device
  • Works offline

Drop your file here

JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or GIF

Stays on your device — nothing is uploaded

How to convert an image to text

  1. Add an image

    Drop an image, paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V), or take a photo.

  2. Choose the language

    Pick the language of the text for best accuracy.

  3. Copy the text

    Review and edit the result, then copy or download it.

About Image to text

Getting the best results

Use a sharp, well-lit image with the text straight and filling most of the frame. Crop out backgrounds. Printed text works much better than handwriting.

Privacy and the first run

The text recognition engine runs in your browser. The first time you use it, your browser downloads the engine (about 5 MB, plus the language data) and caches it. Your image is never sent anywhere.

Private by design

Your files never leave your device

Most online PDF sites upload your documents to their servers. DocuVault doesn’t. Everything happens inside your browser, so there is nothing for anyone to see, store or leak.

Check it yourself

Use a tool once, then turn off your Wi-Fi or switch to airplane mode and use it again — it still works. Developers can watch the Network tab: no file is ever sent.

  1. Step 1

    You choose a file

    Your browser opens it directly from your device — like opening it in an app.

  2. Step 2

    Your device does the work

    The processing code runs inside this browser tab. No server ever receives your file.

  3. Step 3

    You save the result

    The new file goes straight to your downloads. Close the tab and everything is gone.

Frequently asked questions

Does it read handwriting?

Clear, neat handwriting sometimes works, but the engine is built for printed text. Expect mistakes on cursive.

Which languages are supported?

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Japanese and more. English is built in; other languages download once when you first use them.

Is my image uploaded?

No. Recognition happens on your device. Only the language data is downloaded.

Related tools

OCR PDFMake a scanned PDF searchable and copyable.Receipt scannerRead store, date, items and total from a receipt photo.PDF to WordTurn a PDF into an editable Word (.docx) document.