Image-to-Text OCR: Frequently Asked Questions

What is OCR?

Optical character recognition converts characters visible in an image into machine-readable text.

Is ScanText.io free?

Yes, the image-to-text tool is free to use.

Are images stored?

The OCR workflow runs in the browser and this application has no image upload endpoint or image database.

Which images work?

JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP images under 12 MB are supported.

Can I edit, copy, or download text?

Yes. You can edit the result, copy it to your clipboard, or download a TXT file.

How can I get better results?

Use a focused, high-resolution image with strong contrast and text that is not tilted or obscured.