Read text from an image with OCR

1. 1

   Open Image to Text (OCR)

   Select the OCR tool in the sidebar.

2. 2

   Provide an image

   Choose a file, drag it onto the drop zone, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V. The UI accepts formats such as PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, and GIF, up to 25 MB per image.

3. 3

   Review recognized text

   Read the result and correct mistakes in the text box before copying or downloading text.

4. 4

   Choose text or table output

   Copy text or download TXT. Use the table view and CSV download when the image contains aligned columns.

OCR recognition runs on your computer using the English model bundled with the extension. Images are not uploaded for recognition. English is the only supported recognition language in this release.

The table is reconstructed from recognized word positions. Editing the text box does not change the table. Right-aligned number columns can split into additional columns, so inspect the CSV before using it.

Use a sharp image with larger text, a straight orientation, and clear contrast. Review names, decimals, dates, and email addresses closely. Non-English text may be misread or not recognized.

Reading and copying text do not consume a download. TXT and CSV downloads use the extractor export gate. For multiple images, use batch upload and review each image’s status.