AI OCR — Free
AI OCR Text Extraction
Extract text from any image in 90+ languages. Supports documents, receipts, signs, handwriting, and more. Completely free.
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What is Read Text from Image?
Read Text from Image is an AI tool in Pixelift that runs in the browser with no installation. Extract text from any image in 90+ languages. Supports documents, receipts, signs, handwriting, and more. Completely free. Engine: Datalab OCR. Cost: Free credits per result; credits are bought once in packs from $1.49, no subscription, valid for 12 months. Files are processed on EU servers and never used to train models.
How It Works
90+ Languages Supported
Extract text in over 90 languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and all European languages.
Smart Layout Analysis
AI understands document structure — columns, tables, paragraphs. Extracts text in the correct reading order.
Fast & Accurate
Get results in under a second. Advanced AI ensures high accuracy even with complex layouts or imperfect images.
Datalab OCR Technology
Our OCR tool uses Datalab's state-of-the-art model that combines deep learning with layout analysis. It detects text regions, analyzes reading order, and recognizes characters across 90+ languages with exceptional accuracy.
- Detects text regions and reading order in complex layouts
- Recognizes characters in 90+ languages with high accuracy
- Handles rotated text, curved text, and multi-column documents
Perfect For
Businesses
Digitize invoices, contracts, and documents for easy searchability and archiving
Students
Extract text from textbooks, lecture slides, and handwritten notes for study materials
Developers
Extract text from screenshots, error messages, and code snippets for documentation
Archivists
Digitize historical documents, manuscripts, and printed materials for preservation
Use Cases
See how AI OCR helps digitize and extract text from any source
Document Digitization
Convert printed documents, contracts, and forms into editable digital text.
Receipt Scanning
Extract totals, items, and dates from receipts for expense tracking and accounting.
Sign & Label Reading
Read text from signs, menus, labels, and packaging in any language while traveling.
Handwritten Notes
Digitize handwritten notes, letters, and manuscripts for easy searching and archiving.
Tips & Best Practices — Best Practices
- Use high-resolution images with good contrast between text and background
- Ensure the document is well-lit and not blurry or out of focus
- Crop the image to focus on the text area for better accuracy
- For multi-page documents, process each page separately for best results
Pro Tips
- Straighten tilted documents before uploading for improved accuracy
- For receipts, make sure the text is legible — thermal prints can be faint
- The tool handles mixed-language documents well, like English + Chinese
- Use the export feature to save extracted text as a TXT file for easy editing
Frequently Asked Questions
How does AI OCR work?
The AI detects text regions in your image, analyzes the reading order and layout structure, then recognizes individual characters. It works with 90+ languages and handles complex layouts like tables and multi-column documents.
Is OCR really free?
Yes, OCR is completely free with no credit cost. You just need to sign in with a free account. There are no hidden charges, daily limits, or premium tiers for this tool.
What languages are supported?
Over 90 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, and many more. The AI can even handle mixed-language documents.
Can it read handwritten text?
Yes, the AI can read handwritten text, though accuracy depends on legibility. Clear, neat handwriting works best. For best results with handwriting, use high-resolution images with good contrast.
What image formats are supported?
We support JPG, PNG, and WebP formats up to 20MB. For documents, use PNG for the crispest text. Photos of documents taken with your phone camera also work well.
Can it handle tables and complex layouts?
Yes! The AI performs layout analysis to understand document structure. It correctly reads multi-column layouts, tables, headers, and paragraphs in the proper reading order.
How accurate is the text extraction?
Accuracy is typically 95%+ for printed text with clear images. Factors like image quality, font size, contrast, and language affect results. High-resolution, well-lit images give the best accuracy.
Can I export the extracted text?
Yes! Click the download button to export extracted text as a TXT file. You can also use the copy button to copy text directly to your clipboard for pasting anywhere.
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Ready to Extract Text from Images?
Completely free. No credits needed. 90+ languages.
Call it from code
One endpoint, key in the header. The same tool that runs on this page — no browser, no clicking.
curl -X POST https://pixelift.pl/api/ocr \
-H "Authorization: Bearer pk_live_..." \
-F "file=@zdjecie.jpg"Response: { "text": "…", "creditsUsed": 0.5 }
Request fields
file | file | required | Zdjecie albo skan z tekstem |