Image to Text
OCR a photo of a page to plain text. Tesseract + deskew.
Deleted after the job
Your file is sent securely, processed, then deleted immediately. Nothing is retained or shared.
Image to text
Uses ocrmypdf + Tesseract 5 with deskew and page rotation. This page exports plain text. Max 50 MB.
Drop a photo
PDF only · max 50 MB
How it works
- 1
Add a file
Drop a file on Image to Text. Transfer is HTTPS.
- 2
Run the job
We process it on the server for this session only.
- 3
Download
Save the result. Temporary files are deleted after the job.
About Image to Text
Image to Text OCRs a photo of a page. Same Tesseract path as OCR PDF, with an H1 for “image to text” searches.
What people use it for
- OCR a phone photo of a document
- Copy a whiteboard or receipt
- Prep text without making a PDF
Privacy: Your photo is uploaded over HTTPS, recognized, returned as text, then deleted.
Frequently asked questions
Is Image to Text free?+
Yes. Image to Text on ChargeBite Tools is free to use and does not require an account.
Is Image to Text private?+
Your file is uploaded over HTTPS, processed for that job only, returned to you, then deleted. We do not keep long-term copies.
Which languages are supported?+
English, Spanish, French, and German Tesseract packs.
More answers on the FAQ page and our privacy policy.
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