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Img to Txt - OCR & Image Text Extractor
Turn screenshots, scans, and photos into editable text inside Chrome. Select a region on any page, drop an image, or paste from the clipboard—then copy, save, or translate on your device.
Built for image-to-text
Features
Drop or paste images
Drag a file into the side panel or paste from the clipboard when a screenshot is already on the board.
Offline OCR engine
Recognition runs on your device after language packs download once; everyday capture does not require uploading the image.
Many OCR languages
Search the language list, add several scripts, or leave Auto when a page mixes languages.
Copy, save, translate
Send text to the clipboard, download a .txt file, or translate after recognition when you need another language.
QR and barcode hints
When a code appears in the image, the panel surfaces links you can open without retyping URLs.
Private by default
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Three quick steps
How to use
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Pin the extension
Open Chrome Extensions and pin Img to Txt - OCR & Image Text Extractor to the toolbar.
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Add your image or area
Open the side panel, choose Select an area, or drop or paste an image file.
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Copy or export text
Pick the OCR language, wait for recognition, then copy, save as .txt, or translate.
Answers before you install
FAQ
Does OCR work offline?
After the first download of language data, recognition runs locally. Some optional translation paths may use the network.
Can I extract text from a screenshot?
Yes. Paste or drop the screenshot, or select an area on the page if Chrome allows capture.
Which image formats are supported?
Common raster formats such as PNG and JPEG work well. Very small or blurry text may need a larger selection.
Is my image uploaded to a server for OCR?
The default OCR path is designed to stay on your device. Check the privacy page for analytics and optional online translation.
How do I pin the extension?
Open the Extensions menu in Chrome, click the pin next to Img to Txt - OCR & Image Text Extractor, then use the toolbar icon.