Complete Guide to Image to Text - Extract Text from Images

## What is Image to Text? Image to text refers to using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to extract text content from images and convert it into editable, copyable text format. This technology is widely used in document digitization, information extraction, and data entry. ## Common Use Cases ### 1. Scanned Document Processing Convert scanned paper documents into electronic documents for easy editing and archiving. ### 2. Screenshot Text Extraction Quickly extract text from webpage screenshots, chat screenshots, and more. ### 3. Photo Text Recognition Recognize text in photos such as signs, menus, business cards, etc. ### 4. PDF Text Extraction Extract text content from scanned PDFs. ## How to Use EasyOCR for Image to Text ### Step 1: Prepare Your Image Ensure the image is clear, well-lit, and text is not obstructed. ### Step 2: Upload Image Visit the EasyOCR online recognition page and upload your image by: - Clicking the "Select Image" button - Dragging and dropping the image - Using Ctrl+V to paste a screenshot ### Step 3: Start Recognition Click the "Start Recognition" button and wait a few seconds for results. ### Step 4: Copy or Export After recognition, copy the text directly or export as a TXT file. ## Tips for Better Accuracy ### Image Quality - Resolution should be 300 DPI or higher - Avoid blurry or tilted images - Ensure even lighting without shadows ### Text Requirements - Text should be appropriately sized - Clear fonts, avoid artistic fonts - High contrast between text and background ### Format Selection - PNG format recommended (lossless compression) - For JPG, maintain high quality settings - Avoid excessive compression ## FAQ ### Q: What if recognition results have errors? A: Try improving image quality or manually proofread the results. ### Q: What languages are supported? A: EasyOCR supports Chinese, English, and many other common languages. ### Q: Is there a file size limit? A: Images should be under 10MB for optimal processing speed. ## Summary Image to text technology greatly improves information processing efficiency. With EasyOCR, you can convert any image text to editable format for free, without software installation or account registration.