OCR Image & PDF to Text

Extract text from any image or PDF instantly. Supports English, Malay, Chinese, and more. 100% private processing without uploads.

Need to copy text from a scanned PDF, a photo of a receipt, or a screenshot? Tuko's OCR (Optical Character Recognition)tool makes it effortless. Simply upload your image or document, select the language, and watch as it converts pixels into editable text - all within your browser.

Select an Image or PDF

JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF supported

Select Language

Extracted Text

How to Extract Text From Images Online

Upload Image or PDF: Select a JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF file.
Select Language: Choose the language of the text in your image for better accuracy.
Extract: Click "Extract Text" to start the browser-based recognition.
Copy or Save: Copy the result to your clipboard or download it as a `.txt` file.

Local & Private

Most OCR tools upload your images to a server for processing. This is dangerous for sensitive documents like IC cards or bank statements. Tuko runs the entire OCR engine in your browser, meaning your files never leave your device.

Multi-Language Support

We support a wide range of languages including English, Bahasa Melayu, Chinese,Arabic, and many European languages. This makes Tuko the perfect companion for Malaysian users dealing with multi-lingual documents.

Common Use Cases

Digitizing Receipts: Quickly copy data from physical receipts into your accounting software.
Student Research: Extract text from scanned textbook pages or PDF screenshots for your assignments.
Data Entry: Save hours of typing by converting scanned forms into editable digital text.
Translation Prep: Extract text from a foreign language document to easily paste it into translation tools.

OCR Image & PDF to Text FAQs

Common questions about using our OCR Image & PDF to Text tool.

How accurate is the text extraction?

Our tool uses the industry-standard Tesseract.js engine. Accuracy is extremely high for clear, high-resolution images. For best results, ensure the text is well-lit and not heavily distorted.

Does Tuko store the images I upload for OCR?

No. Tuko is a privacy-first platform. The OCR engine runs directly in your browser's memory. Your images never reach our servers, and they are cleared as soon as you close the tab.

Can I extract text from a handwritten note?

OCR technology works best with printed text. While it can recognize some handwriting if it is very neat and clear, accuracy for cursive or messy handwriting may vary.

Is Malay (Bahasa Melayu) supported?

Yes! We have full support for the Malay language (msa), ensuring accurate extraction for local Malaysian documents, receipts, and official letters.

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