OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDF files, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data.

What file formats are supported?

We support all major image formats including JPG, PNG, WEBP, TIFF, BMP, and PDF documents.

How accurate is the text recognition?

Accuracy depends on the source. Clean printed text reads reliably; photos, handwriting, and low-contrast or skewed scans are harder. We do not publish a single accuracy figure because it would not be meaningful across those cases.

Yes, all data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use industry-standard security practices and do not share your data with third parties.

What languages are supported?

We support over 107 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and many more.

¿Funciona con documentos en español?

Sí, nuestro OCR soporta español y más de 107 idiomas. Simplemente selecciona 'Español' antes de escanear tu documento para obtener los mejores resultados con texto en español.

Can I scan Spanish documents?

Yes! Our OCR fully supports Spanish language documents. Select 'Español' as your document language before scanning to get optimized results for Spanish text.

Can I translate scanned text?

Yes! ScanThisText offers AI-powered translation for extracted text. After scanning a document, you can translate it to any of our 107+ supported languages instantly.

How many languages can I translate to?

Our translation service supports 107+ languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean, and many more.

¿Puedo traducir documentos escaneados?

¡Sí! ScanThisText ofrece traducción con IA para texto extraído. Después de escanear un documento, puedes traducirlo instantáneamente a cualquiera de nuestros 107+ idiomas compatibles.

Resources · Articles & how-tos

Guides & how-tos.

Practical guides on OCR, document scanning, PDF extraction, and AI translation. No fluff.

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8 min readJul 6, 2026

Extract Text from Screenshot Online Free — No Signup, No Ads

Paste a screenshot, get clean editable text back. No ads, no signups, no typing. Just paste, scan, copy. Try ScanThisText now.

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6 minApr 5, 2026

Scan & Translate Any Language Instantly — No Typing Required

Point your camera at a sign, menu, or document in any language. ScanThisText extracts the text and translates it in one step — supporting 107+ languages.

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5 min readFeb 21, 2026

How to Scan & Translate a Document in Any Language (Instantly)

Translate any foreign-language document in 30 seconds: scan it, extract the text, and translate to 100+ languages — all in one free tool. No typing needed.

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4 min readFeb 19, 2026

How to Extract Text From a PDF for Free in 2026

Can't select text in your PDF? It's a scanned document. This guide shows 3 free methods to extract text from any PDF — no software install needed.

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5 min readFeb 18, 2026

How to Extract Text From Any Image (Free, No Software Needed)

Learn how to use free online OCR to extract text from photos, screenshots, and scanned documents in seconds. Step-by-step guide with tips for best accuracy.

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