Free tool
Extract text from an image
Paste a screenshot: the text is recognized and links can be copied in one click. Perfect for the link you can't select in a terminal or a video.
Paste a screenshot
Ctrl+V or Cmd+V after a screenshot, drag and drop, or choose an image. Text and links are recognized.
Reading happens in your browser: the image is never sent to our servers.
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Paste the screenshot
Cmd+V or Ctrl+V right after a screenshot, drag and drop, or a photo from your gallery.
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Text is recognized on your device
Recognition (OCR) runs in your browser, in English and French. Dark backgrounds, like a terminal, are handled.
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Copy the link or the text
Links found get “Copy”, “Open” and “Where does it go?” buttons. You can fix the text before copying it.
A notepad for what comes next
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a link I can't copy?+
In a terminal, a video, an image or an app that blocks selection: take a screenshot of the area, then paste it here. The link is recognized, rejoined if it was split over two lines, and a button copies it. Read it over before opening it: recognition can mix up l and 1 or O and 0.
Is my image sent to a server?+
No. Recognition runs in your browser: the image never leaves your device. Only a link's address is sent if you ask to check it with “Where does it go?”.
Why is the first read slower?+
The recognition engine and languages (about 4 MB) download the first time, then stay cached. Later reads take a few seconds.
How do I get better results?+
Sharp, large enough text reads better: zoom in before the screenshot, crop around the useful text, avoid tilted or blurry photos. Handwriting is poorly recognized.