Pixelcut
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Free AI Image Text Extractor

Trusted by 70 million people
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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to extract text from an image

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Click the upload button and select the image file containing the text you want to extract. Supported formats include JPG and PNG. For best OCR results, use a clear, high-resolution image.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    Type a simple instruction describing the text you need. For example: 'Extract all text from this image'. Being specific helps the AI focus on the right text.

  3. 3

    Generate text

    Click the generate button to start the extraction. Pixelcut’s AI will analyze your image and convert the text. Wait a few seconds as the AI processes your image.

  4. 4

    Download text

    After extraction, copy the recognized text or click 'Download' to save it. The result is an editable, watermark-free text file ready for use.

For any image with text, Pixelcut's AI instantly converts it into editable text. Simply upload your photo or scanned page and our tool reads every word. You won’t need to retype anything. Pixelcut's OCR captures letters, numbers, and paragraphs in seconds. Whether it’s a page from a book, a street sign, or a handwritten note, Pixelcut delivers the exact text from the image. This saves you time and makes sure no detail from the image is missed. For example, snapping a clear photo of a printed receipt or road sign returns every word in text form almost immediately.

Instant Text Extraction with AI

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Pixelcut's advanced OCR engine reads text with near-perfect accuracy. It handles printed fonts and clear handwriting with ease. The AI recognizes multiple languages - from English and Spanish to Chinese and beyond - so you can scan foreign text confidently. Numbers, symbols, and formatting are captured correctly too. The result is a clean, editable text that closely matches the original image. Even if fonts or angles vary, Pixelcut's AI pulls out the words reliably every time.

High-Accuracy Multilingual OCR

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Pixelcut's text extraction tool is designed to be simple and intuitive. No technical skills or specialized software are needed. Just upload your image and type a brief prompt – Pixelcut's AI handles the rest. The interface guides you like a helpful assistant, so even first-time users get professional results without fuss. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or professional, you can easily turn images into text. Advanced OCR power is available to everyone with just a few clicks.

User-Friendly Text Extraction Tool

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It’s Fast: Extract all text in seconds with a single click. It’s Convenient: Upload any image and our AI takes care of the typing – no manual work needed. It’s Powerful: Advanced AI OCR reads multiple fonts and languages accurately for reliable results. It’s Versatile: Use it on any photo or scanned document – receipts, books, notes, or signs. No Watermarks: Download the extracted text freely as a clean, ready-to-use result for personal or commercial use.

Why use Pixelcut’s AI Text Extractor?

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Document Digitization: Convert printed pages, receipts or reports into editable text for easy archiving or editing. Data Entry: Quickly capture details from invoices, forms or menus to speed up your workflow. Education & Research: Turn photos of textbooks, lecture notes or whiteboard writing into text for studying and sharing. Accessibility & Translation: Snap text from images (like street signs or foreign language menus) and get it ready for translation or screen-reading tools.

Text Extraction Use Cases

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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