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JPG to Text Converter Copy Text from JPG Images

Turn a JPG or JPEG photo, scan or saved image into editable text you can copy, paste or download as a .txt file. The OCR runs in your browser, so the picture never leaves your device.

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Step by step

How to Convert a JPG to Text

  1. 1

    Choose the JPG

    Tap Choose a JPG image and pick the file, or drag it onto the box. JPEG and JFIF files from phones and cameras open the same way.

  2. 2

    Set the language

    English is selected. If the text in your JPG is in another language, pick it from the list before or after adding the image.

  3. 3

    Let it read

    Reading starts by itself and takes a few seconds. The first run also loads the OCR engine, which is then remembered.

  4. 4

    Copy the text

    Fix any wrong letters in the box, then tap Copy Text or Download as .TXT.

FAQ

JPG to Text: Questions

How do I convert a JPG to text for free?

Choose your JPG on this page. The text is read automatically and appears in an editable box, where you can copy it or download it as a .txt file. There is no sign-up, watermark or limit.

Is my JPG uploaded anywhere?

No. The OCR engine runs inside your browser with WebAssembly, so the JPG is read on your device and 0 bytes are uploaded.

Why is some of the text wrong?

JPG compression blurs small letters. Use the largest, sharpest version of the image you have, crop away anything that is not text, and turn on the B&W scan filter for photos of paper.

Does it work with PNG, WebP and screenshots too?

Yes. PNG, WebP, BMP and GIF images open the same way, and you can paste a screenshot straight from the clipboard with Ctrl+V.

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