Extract Text from Screenshots

Upload a screenshot and get selectable, copyable text. Built for dark mode, code, error messages, chats and app screens.

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Dark mode & light mode

Light text on dark backgrounds is recognized just as well as standard black-on-white.

Code extraction

Terminal output, IDE screenshots, and code snippets become pasteable text.

Error messages & logs

Capture error dialogs or log output and extract the text for searching or filing bugs.

Chat & social media

Extract text from chat screenshots, tweets, or social media posts.

Instant — no signup

Results in seconds, and no account is needed for images.

Any language

100+ languages including CJK, Arabic, and Cyrillic. Auto-detected from the screenshot.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work with dark mode screenshots?

Yes. FastOCR reads light text on dark backgrounds, so there is no need to invert colors before uploading.

Can I extract code from a screenshot?

Yes. Screenshots of terminals, IDEs, or code editors are recognized as text you can paste into your editor. Check indentation and similar-looking characters before you run it.

What screenshot formats work?

PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF, and BMP — any standard screenshot format from macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android. Up to 20MB.