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Document Photo to Text — OCR for Printed Documents

Turn photos of paper documents into editable text. Digitize letters, handouts, and printed pages without a scanner — just snap a photo, and the text comes out ready to edit, with the image deleted right after recognition.

Extract Text Free

Key features

No scanner needed

Photograph a printed document with your phone and extract the text. A decent camera photo is enough — no flatbed scanner required.

Auto image enhancement

Automatic grayscale and contrast enhancement cleans up uneven lighting and slight blur, improving recognition on phone photos.

Editable output you can revise

Recognized text opens in an editable area, so you can fix the occasional error before copying or exporting.

Deleted right after use

Document photos are recognized by the server-side engine and automatically deleted once done — never stored or reused.

How to use

  1. Photograph the document

    Take a clear, well-lit photo of the printed page. Keep the camera parallel to the paper and fill the frame with the text.

  2. Upload and recognize

    Drag the photo in and start recognition. Image enhancement is applied automatically for better accuracy.

  3. Edit and export

    Review the text in the editable area, correct any minor errors, then copy it or export it as a TXT file.

FAQ

Do I need a scanner?

No. A clear phone photo is enough. For best results, shoot in good lighting with the camera parallel to the page — automatic image enhancement handles slight imperfections.

How accurate is it on phone photos?

Clear, evenly lit photos of printed text give high accuracy. Automatic enhancement helps with slight blur and uneven lighting. Very skewed or dark photos may reduce accuracy.

What languages are supported?

Simplified and Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean. Pick the document's language before recognition for the best result.

Are document photos uploaded?

Yes — images are uploaded to the server-side engine, then automatically deleted right after recognition and never stored.

Can I edit the text before saving?

Yes. The recognized text appears in an editable area, so you can correct any minor errors before copying or exporting.