Extract Text from Images

Extract text from images using AI-powered OCR. Supports Arabic, English and mixed-language documents with high accuracy. Features language auto-detection, image preprocessing and JSON output with position data. Ideal for digitizing printed documents, books and receipts.

Operation cost: 3 credits

Toolyo's OCR tool extracts text from images and scanned documents with high accuracy, including strong Arabic support that most free tools lack. Upload an image containing text (a screenshot, invoice, book page or document) and turn it into copyable, editable text in seconds.

How to extract text from an image (step by step)

  1. Upload your image (JPG, PNG, WebP or TIFF).
  2. Choose the text language: Arabic, English, or both.
  3. Pick the output format: plain text (TXT) or JSON.
  4. Click process, then copy or download the extracted text.

When do you need OCR?

  • Turn photos of books and paper documents into editable digital text.
  • Extract Arabic text from an image you cannot copy.
  • Digitize invoices and receipts for spreadsheets.
  • Pull text from screenshots or chat images.
  • Digitize clearly handwritten notes.

Frequently asked questions

Does it support Arabic?

Yes, Toolyo's OCR is optimized for accurate Arabic text extraction — a rare feature in free tools. It also supports English and bilingual text.

Which image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, WebP and TIFF. For best results, use a clear, high-resolution image.

Can I extract text from a PDF?

Yes, use the dedicated PDF OCR tool to extract text from scanned PDF files.

How do I get the best accuracy?

Make sure the image is sharp, straight and well-lit. Enable preprocessing to improve low-quality images.

Is my data safe?

Processing is secure and files are deleted automatically after completion.

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What Is OCR Text Extraction?

OCR (Optical Character Recognition) extracts editable text from images and scanned documents. Instead of retyping text from an image manually, the tool converts it into copyable, searchable text in seconds. Useful for digitizing paper documents, extracting text from screenshots, or archiving invoices.

How the Technology Works

The AI analyzes the image and recognizes letters and words with high accuracy, with full support for Arabic and its challenges like connected letters. It produces editable text that preserves the content order. Processing is secure and files are deleted after use.

Best Practices

Use clear images with good lighting and straight, non-tilted text for the best accuracy. For paper documents, scan at at least 300 DPI. Avoid shadows and reflections. Review the extracted text, especially numbers and names.

Common Mistakes

Mistake one: a blurry or tilted image reduces accuracy. Two: complex handwriting is hard to recognize. Three: skipping review of the extracted text. The toolyo.io tool supports Arabic with high accuracy and processes your files with full privacy.

How to Use

  1. 1Upload your image containing text
  2. 2AI automatically extracts the text
  3. 3Copy the text or download it as a text file

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support Arabic text?
Yes, the tool is specifically trained on Arabic with accuracy up to 98%.
What input formats are supported?
JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP and PDF — all common image formats.
Can it extract text from tables?
Yes, text can be extracted from tables and forms.
Is the tool free?
Yes, OCR is free for a limited number of images daily.
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