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Image to text
Upload a photo, a scan or a PDF and get the text to copy and edit. PaperOffice's AI text recognition reads printed text and handwriting.
JPG, PNG, HEIC and PDF Printed and handwritten Up to 5 pages per file
Image to text
Extract text from photos, scans and PDFs and copy it.
For text recognition, your file is sent to the PaperOffice API in encrypted form and processed there.
How it works
Text from images in three steps
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Choose a file
Drop or select a photo, scan or PDF up to 20 MB.
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Recognize text
The AI reads the text line by line, usually within a few seconds.
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Copy or save
Correct the text, copy it or download it as a TXT or Markdown file.
Text recognition: how to get good results
What is text recognition (OCR)?
OCR stands for optical character recognition: an image of text becomes real, editable text. This lets you copy, search and reuse content from photos, scans and image PDFs without typing it.
PaperOffice's AI text recognition reads printed text and legible handwriting in the same pass and returns the text in reading order.
Tips for good results
- Take the photo straight from above, without shadows or reflections.
- Sharp image in good light; one page per photo.
- For scans, 300 dpi is enough; very small print benefits from a higher resolution.
- Upload multi-page documents as a PDF.
More than text
If you need data rather than just text, PaperOffice AI goes further: it recognizes entire documents, files them as searchable documents and extracts fields such as invoice number, date or amount automatically.
More with PaperOffice AI
Recognize and file entire documents
PaperOffice AI recognizes text, tables and fields in every scan and files the document as a searchable document in the AI-DMS – automatically, even for whole batches.
- Searchable PDFs and full-text search
- Tables and fields as data
- Handwriting and print in the same flow
- Available in the app, via API and MCP
FAQ
Questions about image to text
Which files can I use?
Photos and scans as JPG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone), TIFF, WebP or GIF, and PDF files up to 20 MB. For PDFs, the tool recognizes up to 5 pages. Photos taken in portrait orientation are rotated automatically.
Does the tool recognize handwriting?
Yes. The text recognition reads printed text and legible handwriting. There is a separate page with tips for pure handwriting.
Can I edit the recognized text?
Yes. The text appears in a text field where you can correct it, copy it or download it as a TXT or Markdown file.
How do I get a searchable PDF?
The free tool returns plain text. Searchable PDFs, tables and extracted fields are created by PaperOffice AI.
Why is the result sometimes inaccurate?
Blurred, skewed or poorly lit photos make recognition harder. A straight, sharp photo in good light improves the result considerably.
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