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Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned image and extract its text with AI. The image is sent to PDFly's server, which forwards it to Google Gemini.

Last Updated: August 2026Written by Ayaz

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The image data sent for one request is capped at about 2.2 MB of binary image data. Very large images may be rejected.
There is no language selector; the model attempts to read the language shown in the image.

What is OCR?

OCR uses AI to recognize text in images. It analyzes the shapes of letters and converts them into digital text. The tool is intended primarily for clear printed text; handwriting may be less reliable.

How to OCR an image

Open PDFly's OCR Image tool.
Upload your image — JPG, PNG, or WebP.
Click process to extract the text.
Copy the extracted text from the results panel.

When to use OCR

Document digitization: Convert paper documents to digital text.
Screenshots: Extract text from screenshots of text.
Translation: Extract text to translate into another language.
Data entry: Avoid manual typing from photos.

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Extract text from your image — no signup, sent to the configured AI provider for processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is image OCR?

Accuracy depends on image quality and text clarity. Clean, high-resolution images work best.

Can OCR read handwriting?

Legible handwriting may be recognized, but results can vary more than with clear printed text. Review the extracted text carefully.

What languages are supported?

There's no language setting to choose — the AI model reads whatever language appears in the image automatically. Results are generally strongest for widely-used languages.

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