PhotoToText.ai Photo to Text Converter

Dang.ai’s PhotoToText.ai is a free, web-based photo-to-text OCR tool for turning images into editable text you can copy into notes, Word, or spreadsheets.

Upload a photo, screenshot, or PDF scan and choose the OCR mode that fits your input. Simple is best for clear printed text and straightforward screenshots for fast results. Advanced is designed for harder cases like blurry images, tilted pages, handwriting, crowded layouts, and table-like content that needs more thorough extraction.

Once OCR finishes, copy the extracted text directly (including formatting) or download it in formats such as DOCX, Markdown, or TXT. If you need the next step as a document or spreadsheet, PhotoToText.ai also offers dedicated flows for converting images into Word or into Excel-ready outputs.

Is PhotoToText.ai free to use?

Yes—start with the free online photo to text converter. Credits and plans are available for more volume and for using Advanced mode when you need it.

What file types can I upload to extract text?

You can upload JPG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, BMP, HEIC, TIFF, and PDF files, including screenshots and scanned documents.

What’s the difference between Simple and Advanced OCR?

Simple is for clear printed text and easy-to-read screenshots. Advanced is for trickier inputs such as blurry photos, tilted pages, handwriting, crowded layouts, and table images.

Can I copy the extracted text into Word?

Yes. After OCR completes, you can copy the result (with formatting) or download it as DOCX/Markdown/TXT. You can also use the dedicated JPG to Word converter when you need a full .docx file.

How do I turn a table in an image into Excel?

Use the JPG to Excel converter for receipts, screenshot tables, and paper sheets. Extract the grid with Advanced OCR, then edit cells and download as XLSX, CSV, or TSV.

Do I need to create an account to extract text?

No sign-up is required to start converting online. Sign in if you want Results history you can delete, and to buy credits.