Can I paste a screenshot directly from my clipboard?

Yes. Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard.

What screenshot formats are supported?

Screenshots are typically saved as PNG files, which our tool handles perfectly. JPG, BMP, and WebP screenshot formats are also supported.

Does it work with mobile screenshots?

Yes. Upload screenshots from any mobile device, including iPhone, Android phones, and tablets.

Are my screenshots stored anywhere?

No. All processing happens in your browser. Screenshots are never uploaded or stored.

Drop images here or click to upload

Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, WebP, SVG, PDF

You can also paste screenshots with Ctrl+V

Upload up to 5 images at once (max 10MB each)

Screenshot to Text Converter

Extract text from any screenshot instantly. Paste directly from your clipboard with Ctrl+V or upload screenshot files. Works with desktop and mobile screenshots. Free, no signup needed.

How to Convert Screenshot to Text

Upload your screenshot

Press Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot from your clipboard, or drag and drop a screenshot file. Works with screenshots from Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Wait for OCR processing

Our AI-powered OCR engine scans your screenshot, detects all text regions, and extracts the content automatically.

Copy or download your text

Once extraction is complete, click "Copy to Clipboard" to paste your text anywhere, or hit "Download as TXT" to save it as a file.

What Is a Screenshot to Text Converter?

A screenshot to text converter extracts readable, editable text from screenshots captured on any device or operating system. Screenshots are typically saved as PNG files with sharp, pixel-perfect text, making them ideal for OCR processing.

Our free image to text converter includes clipboard paste support, so you can take a screenshot and immediately paste it into the tool without saving a file first.

Key Features

Clipboard Paste (Ctrl+V)

Take a screenshot and paste it directly into the tool. No need to save the file to disk first.

Cross-Platform Support

Works with screenshots from Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS.

UI Text Extraction

Extracts text from application interfaces, menus, dialog boxes, and settings screens.

Error Message Capture

Quickly extract error messages and log outputs from screenshots for debugging and support tickets.

Tips for Best Screenshot to Text Results

Use Ctrl+V for fastest workflow. Take a screenshot and paste it directly. No file saving needed.
Capture at native resolution. Do not resize screenshots before uploading. Native resolution gives the sharpest text.
Crop to relevant area. Use your OS's screenshot crop tool to capture only the text-containing area.
Avoid screenshots of screenshots. Each generation of screenshot capture reduces quality. Use the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to paste a screenshot directly from your clipboard.
Screenshots are typically saved as PNG files, which our tool handles perfectly. JPG, BMP, and WebP screenshot formats are also supported.
Yes. Upload screenshots from any mobile device, including iPhone, Android phones, and tablets.
No. All processing happens in your browser. Screenshots are never uploaded or stored.