TooliniumImage to Text Converter (OCR)
Extract English or Urdu text while preserving the original line breaks and reading order. 100% free, no signup.
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Click to select an image, or drag and drop it here
JPG, PNG, or WebP — clear, well-lit text works best
English & Urdu
Advanced OCR with multi-pass Urdu and English recognition.
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Default OCR runs on your device; High Accuracy OCR can use OCR.space when enabled.
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About Image to Text Converter
Toolinium's Image to Text Converter uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to pull readable text out of a photo, screenshot, or scanned document — directly inside your browser. It supports both English and Urdu, so you can extract Roman text, Urdu script, or a mix of both. With local OCR, the image stays on your own device. With AI Vision OCR (on by default for best Urdu accuracy), the image is sent securely to an AI service only to read the text, and is not stored by Toolinium. Untick AI Vision OCR in Advanced OCR Settings if you want fully local processing.
How To Use
- Choose the language of the text in your image (English, Urdu, or both).
- Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned image.
- Click "Extract Text" and wait a few seconds while it processes.
- Review the extracted text in the result box.
- Copy it or download it as a .txt file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free?
Yes. Toolinium's Image to Text Converter is 100% free with no registration required.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Local OCR runs inside your browser. If you explicitly enable High Accuracy OCR, the selected image is sent to OCR.space for processing.
Does it need an API or account?
Local OCR needs no API. High Accuracy OCR is an optional OCR.space Engine 3 mode and requires your own API key; it is only used when you enable it.
I'm using a simple, clear Urdu image and it's still wrong — what can I do?
Try these in order: (1) switch "Image Enhancement" between its four modes — "High-Contrast B&W" usually works best on a clean, well-lit photo of printed text, while "None" can help on images that are already sharp and high-contrast; (2) change "Scan Mode" to "Single Line" if your image is just one line of text, or "Auto Layout Detection" if it has mixed content; (3) make sure the source image itself is sharp and at least a few hundred pixels wide for the text — a blurry or very small source can't be recovered by preprocessing. If it's still wrong after trying these, the font style in your image is likely a hard case for this OCR engine (see the question about Urdu support above).
Does it support Urdu?
Yes. Select Urdu or "English + Urdu" before extracting to recognize Urdu script. Accuracy is genuinely best on simple, clear, geometric-style Urdu print (Naskh-style fonts). For stylized calligraphic Nastaliq fonts — common in Urdu newspapers and posters — keep AI Vision OCR switched on: it reads Nastaliq far more accurately than the local engine. Always proofread important text, since no OCR is 100% perfect.
Why is the extracted text not perfect?
OCR accuracy depends on image quality, font style and layout. Toolinium now uses multi-pass preprocessing, compares several OCR layouts, and reconstructs the result from detected line coordinates so line breaks are preserved. Clear, high-resolution Urdu is strongly recommended; Nastaliq calligraphy, handwriting and severe blur can still be difficult for browser-based OCR.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the tool is fully responsive and works on phones and tablets, including photos taken directly with your camera.
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Updated October 11, 2026