Convert Screenshot to Text

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Screenshot to text copies errors, logs, and dialog text from images. Upload a screenshot and paste the words into search or a ticket. Free, no sign-up needed.

Choose a file or drop it here

A screenshot in JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or PDF · up to 12 MB

Your file is processed only for recognition and is not stored longer than needed. The free plan includes up to 5 OCR requests per day.

How it works

1
Upload a screenshot
Error dialog, log, or stack trace — JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF.
2
Recognition
We read on-screen text into a plain string.
3
Paste into search or chat
Check error codes before sending to support.

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You get the result in a second. No waiting in a line.

Private

Browser tools stay on your device. Uploaded files are processed and discarded with the response.

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Open the page and start. An account is only for paid plans.

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How screenshot to text saves you from retyping

Long error messages and stack traces are painful to retype. Screenshot to text pulls the words out so you can search, share, or file a ticket fast.

Upload a sharp screenshot with readable font size. Copy the result while keeping line breaks, paths, and error codes intact.

Screenshot to text works best on screen captures, not photos of handwritten pages or printed books.

Good for

Error dialogs
Stack traces
Log snippets
Support tickets

Tips

Capture the full error message
Avoid blur and compression
Use one screen at a time
Verify codes against the image

Common questions

What is screenshot to text?

It reads words from a screenshot and gives you plain text you can copy. Useful for errors, dialogs, and log lines.

How do I turn a screenshot to text for free?

Upload your image, wait a few seconds, then copy the text. No account is required on the free plan.

Can screenshot to text copy error codes and URLs?

Yes. It keeps line breaks, paths, IDs, and URLs so you can paste them into search or a support ticket.

Is screenshot to text good for handwriting?

No. Use Handwriting to Text for written notes. This tool is tuned for screen text like errors and UI labels.

Which files work for screenshot to text?

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, and PDF up to 12 MB.