JPG to Text Converter (Image OCR)
Use JPG to text to copy the words out of a photo, screenshot or scanned image. OCR runs in your browser and supports English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati and Kannada. Need an editable document? Try JPG to Word.
Why use our JPG to Text tool?
- Typing text from a photo is slow
- Phone numbers and IDs are easy to mistype
- Screenshots cannot be copied directly
- Notices and circulars arrive as images on WhatsApp
- Indian language text needs proper OCR
How to extract text from an image
- Tap Take photo of text, or choose an image.
- Pick the language in the image.
- Tap Extract text.
- Edit anything that looks wrong.
- Copy or download the text.
Where people use it
- 📞 Copy numbers and addresses from photos
- 📰 Get text from notices and circulars
- 📲 Turn WhatsApp image forwards into text
- 🎓 Digitise notes and textbook pages
- 🧾 Read bill and receipt details
- 🪧 Copy text from signboards and posters
What you can use it for
- Copy a phone number, address or account number from a photo.
- Get the text of a notice, circular or newspaper cutting.
- Turn screenshots of notes into text you can edit.
- Pull text from a scanned page to paste into a form.
Indian languages supported
Besides English and Hindi, you can pick Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Gujarati and Kannada (each paired with English for mixed documents). The language file is downloaded the first time you use it and cached afterwards.
Copy text from a picture on your phone
Tap Take photo of text to open the camera straight from this page, or pick a photo or screenshot from your gallery. Hold the phone parallel to the page, fill the frame with the text and avoid shadows; then press Extract text and Copy. It works the same for WhatsApp forwards, notices on a wall, receipts and book pages.
Handwriting and the Google Docs trick
OCR is built for printed text. Neat block capitals are often read correctly, but joined-up handwriting usually is not, here or in most free tools. Another free route people use is uploading the image to Google Drive and opening it with Google Docs, which also runs OCR; it needs a Google account and uploads the image, whereas this tool keeps the photo on your device.
JPG to Text: this tool vs typical online tools
What changes when the work happens on your own device
| Feature | ✅ jpgtopdf | Typical online tool |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 Languages | ✅ English, Hindi + 7 Indian | ❌ English mainly |
| 📷 Camera | ✅ Snap and read | ❌ Upload only |
| 🖼️ Many images | ✅ Combined in order | ❌ One at a time |
| 🔒 Privacy | ✅ Stays on your device | ❌ Often uploaded to a server |
| 💧 Watermark | ✅ Never | ❌ Sometimes on free plans |
| 💰 Cost | ✅ 100% free | ❌ Free with limits or paid |
🏆 Perfect for image textSnap it, copy it, done.
JPG to Text FAQs
Can it read handwriting?
Neat block letters sometimes work, but OCR is designed for printed text. Handwriting is usually not recognised reliably.
How do I get a Word file instead?
Use JPG to Word, which runs the same OCR and saves a .docx you can edit in Word or Google Docs.
Why is the text wrong in places?
Blur, shadows, curved pages and low light confuse OCR. Retake the photo straight on in good light, or crop to the text area.
Is it free?
Yes, with no limits and no sign-up. The OCR runs on your device.
How do I copy text from a picture?
Choose the picture, pick its language and tap Extract text. When the text appears, tap Copy text and paste it anywhere.
Can it convert handwriting to text?
Only neat block letters work reasonably well. Cursive handwriting is not recognised reliably by OCR.
Can I copy text from a screenshot?
Yes. Screenshots usually give the best results because the text is sharp and evenly lit.
Can it read Gujarati or Marathi text in an image?
Yes. Choose English + Gujarati or English + Marathi from the language list before extracting.