How to use the JPG to Text
- Drop a JPG or take a photo with your phone.
- The language is detected automatically, or pick it from the list.
- Copy the text or download it as .txt.
Better results from photos
- Hold the phone straight above the page and fill the frame with the text.
- Use good, even light — no shadows or glare.
- If a photo comes out sideways, press ⟳ on its preview.
Printed text reads well; handwriting and decorative fonts are much harder for OCR.
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Tools that pair well with the JPG to Text
- Image to Text (OCR) — Drop a screenshot, a photo of a document or a scanned page and get the text out — editable, copyable and searchable.
- Screenshot to Text — Paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V (or drop it) and get the text out — editable and ready to copy.
- PDF to Word — Turn a PDF into an editable Word file.
- QR Code Scanner — Point your camera at a QR code, or drop an image or screenshot that contains one.
Frequently asked questions
Can it read text from a phone photo?
Yes. It turns phone photos upright and also reads light text on dark or colored backgrounds, like labels.
Which languages are supported?
More than 20, including Spanish, French, German, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Recognition runs in your browser.
Can I install JPG to Text as a web app and use it offline?
Yes. JPG to Text is an installable web app (PWA) — installed from your browser, not downloaded from an app store. Click Install app at the top of this page in Chrome or Edge (Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS) or on Android, use Share → Add to Home Screen on iPhone and iPad, or File → Add to Dock in Safari 17+ on a Mac. It then opens in its own window with its own icon, and because it runs entirely in your browser it keeps working offline. Firefox on desktop can’t install web apps. How installing works.