Extracting text from images has become a routine task for many people. Whether you are a student who wants to digitize notes from the whiteboard or a professional who wants to extract text from a scanned file, image to text converters are invaluable tools.
These converters use Optical Character Recognition technology that identifies the text within an image and converts it into machine-readable format. As there are several online image-to-text converters available, it is a difficult task to find a tool that works fine and efficiently.
In this article, I will tell you about five image-to-text converters that are highly recommended from my end, and you should definitely try these to extract text from images. Keep reading till the end as I have discussed them all with attention to detail.
Top 5 Image to Text Tools for Effortless Text Extraction
Even though the features of all five tools are different, all of them allow effortless text extraction from the images.
Image to Text
This tool is a perfect choice for those who want to extract text from an image quickly without navigating any complex steps. Whether you have a scanned document or an image with text, the tool can instantly process and extract the text from the image.
The tool initiates the text extraction process as you upload the file on it. Refer to the pictorial demonstration below to fully understand how the tool quickly extracts the text from the image. As an input, I have uploaded an image on the tool, the output of the tool is shared below.

The tool quickly extracted text from the image without binding it to complete complex steps. I simply uploaded and the tool has extracted the text, that is how seamless it is.
Even though the tool provides the output with maximum accuracy occasionally the tool might make any mistake or might misinterpret any part of the text in the image so you must review the output once to ensure that the tool has not made any mistake in the final output.
Image to Text Converter
The tool is an excellent choice for anyone who is looking for a simple and user-friendly solution to extract text from images. Imagetotext.io is an efficient tool that allows you to convert images into text in a matter of seconds. The tool also allows uploading images in various file formats such as JPG, PNG, and GIF.
Once the image is uploaded, the tool instantly extracts the text from the image. For a better understanding of the tool’s workings refer to the screenshot below. I have uploaded an image on the tool and the extracted text is shared below in the image.
The tool has done an amazing job. It efficiently extracted text from images with maximum precision and accuracy. The tool delivers fast and reliable results which makes the tool an invaluable solution for extracting text from images instantly.
If you are also looking for a tool that is precise and user-friendly, then here your search ends, as the tool truly aligns with your requirements.
However, if you want to get heavy-duty from the tool, then you can get a paid subscription to the tool which comes with different plans, but for routine use or minimal tasks, the free version is also fine.
JPG to Text
The tool is specifically designed for people who often work with JPG images and mathematical equations. It is specialized in extracting text from JPG images but can extract text from other image formats as well. No matter if you want to extract text from a scanned document or if it is a photo with an image, the tool can instantly identify and extract the text for you. The tool delivers the results promptly and you can easily copy or edit the extracted text.
The best of using this tool is that it allows you to upload several images at once which enhances productivity and saves time as well. Also, the tool is efficient enough that it can also identify mathematical equations and can extract them as well.
Below I have given a pictorial demonstration in which I have uploaded an image with some mathematical equations in it. See the demonstration below to see the output.
The tool has done a great job. It instantly extracted the mathematical equation from the image. This is how straightforward the text conversion process is with this tool.
However, no tool is 100% accurate so you must always review and edit (if needed) the output to ensure that there are no mistakes or errors in the output.
Prepostseo Image to Text
This image to text tool by Prepostseo is a great tool for anyone who is looking for a tool supporting various file formats. Like other tools, it also uses the OCR technology to extract text while ensuring high accuracy. The tool is a perfect solution for students and professionals or anyone who needs to use the extracted text further.
Most importantly, the tool is free to use and does not require you to create an account for text extraction. It makes the tool usage a complete hassle-free solution.
To help you get a better understanding of how the tool supports multiple file formats and extracts the text instantly. Refer to the screenshot below to see the tool’s working.
Editpad Extract Text from Image
EditPad offers a convenient tool for extracting text from images with its “Extract Text from Image” feature. The tool is primarily designed to tackle different types of images while the OCR technology in the tool ensures that the output is accurate and precise.
I have also given a pictorial demonstration below of how the tool works. As an input, I have uploaded a PNG file on the tool. Refer to the attachment below to see the tool’s output.
The tool has done a great job. It has efficiently extracted text from the PNG file while ensuring precision and accuracy during extraction.
However, if you feel like the tool has not given a good output or it has mistakes in it. You can edit the output or can “start over” the process to get improved results.
Final Talk
All five image-to-text converters discussed above offer efficient and user-friendly solutions for extracting text from images. Whether you’re looking for a quick, free option or a more feature-rich tool, there’s something for everyone.
Each tool utilizes Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to deliver accurate results, though occasional reviews and edits may be necessary to ensure complete precision.
Depending on your needs, you can choose the best tool based on factors like supported file formats, ease of use, and additional features.
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