Photo to TextPhoto to Text

Screenshot to Text Converter

Copy text from a screenshot when the app locks selection — extract with OCR, then paste into notes or continue to Word.

  • Copy text from screenshots
  • PNG / JPG / WEBP
  • Online — no install

Drop images or PDF here

or click to browse, paste from clipboard, or drop · JPG PNG WEBP GIF BMP HEIC TIFF PDF

How to copy text from a screenshot in 3 steps

From a locked screenshot to text you can paste.

  1. Upload a screenshot to extract text
    1

    Upload your screenshot

    Drop a PNG, JPG, or WEBP screenshot into the converter above.

  2. OCR extracting text from a screenshot
    2

    Extract the text

    Run OCR to pull the words out of the image into editable text.

  3. Copy text extracted from a screenshot
    3

    Copy or download

    Copy the text, download TXT, or continue to Word when you need a document.

Screenshot formats that convert to text

Built for screenshot to text first. Desktop captures, phone screenshots, and locked UI images work the same way.

  • PNG screenshot

    Desktop and browser captures

  • JPG / WEBP

    Phone and shared screenshots

  • Locked UI text

    When copy-select is disabled

  • Copy or TXT

    Paste anywhere or download

Screenshot converting into copyable text

Everyday screenshot to text workflows

When the words live only in a picture, pull them into text you can reuse.

Copy text from locked app screenshot

Locked app screens

Copy text from screenshots when the app or viewer blocks selection.

Extract error message text from screenshot

Error messages & logs

Grab on-screen errors and status text into notes without retyping.

Extract text from chat or web screenshot

Chat and web captures

Pull readable text from chat or page screenshots you need to quote later.

Frequently asked questions

Is screenshot to text free?
You can open the converter and add screenshots without paying first. OCR uses credits — see pricing for plans.
Can I copy text from a PNG or JPG screenshot?
Yes. Screenshot to text accepts common image formats. Drop the capture above and extract the text with OCR.
Need Word or Excel instead of plain text?
Continue with JPG to Word or JPG to Excel, or start from the Photo to Text home converter.
Do you store my screenshots?
Your privacy is protected! No data is transmitted or stored for guest conversions, and guest results are not kept as account history. If you sign in and save Results, you can delete them anytime — you stay in control. Unused Results are also cleared automatically after about 14 days.