OCR & handwriting
Image to editable text — typed or handwritten.
Drop an image here, or click to choose
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC. Up to 10 MB.
About OCR & handwriting
Extract text from images, scans, and screenshots — including handwritten notes — using Google's Gemini vision model. Upload a photo, get editable, copy-pasteable text in seconds. Works on receipts, whiteboards, book pages, business cards, and historical documents.
Frequently asked questions
Does it handle handwriting?+
Yes — Gemini is one of the strongest models for cursive and printed handwriting. Clear photos give the best results.
Which languages are supported?+
100+ languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and most European scripts.
What file types can I upload?+
JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC images. For multi-page PDFs, use the Summarize tool or split the PDF first.
Will my image be stored?+
No. The image is sent to Gemini for the OCR pass and immediately discarded after the text is returned.
Can I OCR a screenshot?+
Yes — paste from clipboard or drop the file. Screenshots of code, articles, and chat windows all work.