Extract Text from HEIC Photos
Extract text from iPhone photos (.heic) directly in your browser.
Drop your file here
PDF, PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, HEIC
PDF up to 1 GB · images up to 20 MB
Tips for a clear photo
- Lay the page flat.
- Use even light, with no shadows.
- Turn off the flash to avoid glare.
- Fill the frame with the page.
Challenges in HEIC Photo OCR
- Decoding native Apple HEIF/HEIC compressed image formats.
- Correcting lens distortion and mobile camera angle tilt.
- Extracting text under indoor shadows and ambient glare.
- Preserving layout order from handheld smartphone snapshots.
Native HEIC Decoding
Directly processes Apple HEIF/HEIC compressed images without pre-conversion.
iPhone Photo Optimization
Corrects lens distortion and mobile camera angle tilt on iPhone captures.
Indoor Shadow Correction
Extracts text clearly from photos taken under indoor shadows and ambient glare.
Layout Order Preservation
Maintains original text layout order from handheld smartphone snapshots.
Batch HEIC Processing
Process multiple HEIC photos simultaneously for efficient workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upload HEIC files directly from my iPhone?
Yes. FastOCR supports native .heic files without needing to convert them to JPEG first.
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