Text Extraction

Free local text tools to OCR images, extract PDF text and transcribe audio — keeping sensitive content on your device.

Conversions

Image to Text

Extract text from photos

Audio to Text

Convert speech to text

Video to Text

Convert video speech to text

Live Dictation

Convert speech to text in real-time

About Text Tools

Text tools focus on extraction. Use OCR for photos and scans, pull selectable text from PDFs, and transcribe recordings to plain text. Everything runs in your browser so contracts and meetings never need a cloud queue.

Best for

  • Digitizing scanned paperwork with OCR
  • Copying text out of locked-layout PDFs
  • Transcribing voice notes and interviews
  • Preparing plain text for search or editing

Pros

  • +On-device OCR and transcription privacy
  • +Works on images, PDFs and audio
  • +No subscription required
  • +Useful for multilingual documents

Cons

  • −Handwriting and noise reduce accuracy
  • −Heavy accents may need manual review
  • −Very long audio jobs depend on device power

How to use Text Extraction tools

  1. 1

    Pick the Text Extraction tool you need from the list below — every tool runs locally in your browser.

  2. 2

    Upload your file(s) from your PC, Mac or mobile device, or simply drag and drop them onto the page. You can add more files to process them together.

  3. 3

    Use the gear icon to specify codec, quality, aspect ratio or other settings and apply them to all files if you want.

  4. 4

    Click Convert to start the process. When the conversion finishes, download the result or save it back to Google Drive / Dropbox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are text tools free?
Yes. Image-to-text and audio-to-text are free.
Is extracted text private?
Yes. Extraction runs locally without a cloud transcription server.
How accurate is OCR?
Printed high-resolution scans often exceed 95%. Handwriting or blur needs review.
Can I extract text from a PDF?
Yes. Digital PDFs work directly; scanned PDFs benefit from OCR.
Does audio-to-text work offline?
After models load, transcription can proceed locally.
Which languages are supported?
OCR covers many scripts; pick the source language when available.
Can I export results?
Yes. Copy or download plain text for editing elsewhere.
Is there a length limit?
No hard server limit — long jobs are bounded by device memory and time.
FREE

100% Free

No hidden fees, no subscriptions, and no limits. Enjoy complete access to all features gratis.

SIGNUP

No Signup Required

Start converting immediately without creating an account or sharing email address.

PRIVACY

Private & Secure

Your files never leave your device. All processing is completed locally for maximum privacy.

BATCH

Batch Conversion

Convert multiple files simultaneously to save time. Fast and efficient multi-file queue.

LOCAL

Runs in Browser

Utilizes advanced client-side WebAssembly technology to process files directly inside your tab.

FORMATS

200+ Formats

Supports a wide variety of formats including images, documents, audio, video, and more.

USER REVIEWS

Text Extraction Quality Rating

4.8
25 reviews

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