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Urdu Image OCR

Urdu Image to Text

اردو تصویر سے متن نکالیں — مفت

Upload any photo or image containing Urdu text and get editable Nastaliq text in under 3 seconds. 94%+ accuracy — best-in-class for Urdu OCR. Completely free, no registration required.

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PNG, JPG, PDF

Free · No registration · Results in 3 seconds

Photo to Urdu text

Take a photo of any Urdu document, newspaper, or book and extract Nastaliq text instantly.

WhatsApp Urdu screenshots

Extract Urdu text from WhatsApp messages, social media screenshots, and web images accurately.

Urdu newspaper OCR

Extract text from Urdu newspaper photos — Jang, Dawn Urdu, Express Tribune Urdu all supported.

RTL text preserved

Right-to-left reading order is always correctly preserved in Urdu OCR output.

Unicode Nastaliq output

Output is valid Unicode Urdu — paste directly into any Urdu word processor or messaging app.

100% free for images

Urdu image OCR is free for unlimited use — no account or credit card required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I extract Urdu text from a photo?

Yes. FastOCR extracts Urdu Nastaliq text from any image — phone photos, WhatsApp screenshots, scanned documents, or any image with Urdu text. Upload and get results in under 3 seconds.

Does it work on Urdu newspaper and book images?

Yes. FastOCR is specifically trained on Urdu Nastaliq as used in newspapers, books, and official documents. Take a clear, well-lit photo for best accuracy.

Is Urdu image to text free?

Yes — completely free with no registration required. Extract Urdu text from unlimited images for free at fastocr.org.

Does it handle Urdu WhatsApp screenshots?

Yes. FastOCR handles WhatsApp screenshots containing Urdu text accurately. The RTL text direction and Nastaliq font are recognized correctly.