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PNG to Text.

PNG is the screenshot format: lossless, pixel-perfect, and the single best input you can give an OCR engine. Crisp edges mean fewer misread letters.

This PNG to text converter runs fully in your browser. Paste a screenshot with Ctrl + V or drop a PNG file below and get editable text in seconds.

Drop an image here

or browse files paste withCtrl + V

JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP · TIFF · up to 25.0 MB

Your image stays on your device. OCR runs directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

How to convert in seconds.

  1. Add your file with drag & drop, the file picker, or Ctrl + V paste.
  2. Choose the OCR language that matches your image.
  3. Press Extract text. Recognition runs locally in your browser.
  4. Edit the result, then copy it or download it as a .txt file.

When to choose PNG.

Whenever you control the source, prefer PNG: screenshots, exports from design tools, scanned pages saved losslessly, and diagrams with overlaid labels. PNG files are larger than JPEGs, but since this tool processes everything locally, file size only affects your own device's memory. Nothing travels over the network. For camera photos where PNG is not practical, JPG works well too.

Tips for the best result.

  • Capture at 100% zoom. Scaled-down text loses detail.
  • For dark-mode screenshots that misread, Crop tightly to the text first.
  • Crop to the text you need; less clutter means fewer errors.
  • Retina / high-DPI screenshots convert noticeably better than low-res ones.

Lossless accuracy

Pixel-perfect edges give the OCR engine its cleanest possible input.

Transparency handled

Transparent regions are flattened onto white automatically.

Paste directly

Screenshots go straight from clipboard to text. No file needed.

Dark mode friendly

Light text on dark backgrounds is detected and handled automatically.

Frequently asked questions.

How do I convert PNG to text?

Add your PNG to the tool above and press Extract text. PNG screenshots convert especially well because the format preserves crisp letter edges. Copy or download the result as .txt.

Why is PNG better than JPG for OCR?

PNG is lossless: every pixel is preserved exactly, so text edges stay razor-sharp. JPEG compression softens those edges. For screenshots and UI captures, PNG usually gives the highest accuracy.

Can I convert transparent PNGs?

Yes. Transparent areas are composited onto white before recognition, so text over transparency reads correctly.

Are PNG files uploaded anywhere?

No. Your PNG is processed entirely in your browser and never sent to any server.