Turn screenshots into copyable text
Screenshot something, press Ctrl+V (or ⌘+V) right here, and copy the text out. No saving files, no uploading — it all happens in your browser.
Paste your screenshot
Take a screenshot, then press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V right on this page — no need to save a file first. Drag & drop works too.
…or press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V to paste
100% local — files never leave your browser
How it works
Take a screenshot
Use your usual shortcut — PrtScn, Win+Shift+S, or ⌘+Shift+4 on a Mac.
Paste it here
Press Ctrl+V / ⌘+V anywhere on this page. Drag & drop and file upload work too.
Copy the text
The text appears in seconds, ready to copy, edit or download.
Why this one?
Paste-first workflow
No need to save the screenshot as a file — paste straight from the clipboard.
Private by design
Screenshots often contain sensitive information. Ours never leave your browser.
Great with UI text
Error messages, tweets, chat logs, tables in dashboards — screenshots of screens are what this is built for.
Cleanup built in
Optional one-click cleanup joins broken lines and strips odd spacing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I paste a screenshot directly?
Take a screenshot to your clipboard (Win+Shift+S on Windows, ⌘+Ctrl+Shift+4 on macOS), then click anywhere on this page and press Ctrl+V or ⌘+V. The image is picked up automatically.
Can I copy text from an error message screenshot?
Yes — that is one of the most common uses. Paste the screenshot and copy the exact error text to search for it or share it, instead of retyping.
Are my screenshots stored anywhere?
No. Processing is 100% local. We never receive your screenshot, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.
Does it work with screenshots of code?
Yes, though OCR may occasionally confuse similar-looking characters (like l/1 or O/0). The result is editable in place, so quick fixes are easy.
Which languages can it read?
Printed English, German, French, Japanese and Korean, plus Chinese.
Related guides
Longer write-ups on getting clean text out of tricky files.
Guide
How to Copy Text from a Screenshot (Without Retyping It)
The fastest way to turn any screenshot into copyable text: paste it into a local OCR tool. Step-by-step for Windows, macOS and phones, including region select.
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Can’t Select That Text? Here’s How to Copy It Anyway
Disabled right-click, text baked into images, protected PDFs, video frames — a field guide to copying text from places that refuse to let you.
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7 Ways to Get Better OCR Results from Photos and Scans
OCR accuracy is mostly decided before the software runs. Resolution, contrast, angle, crop and language — here is what actually moves the needle.
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