Use case · OCR
Pull Afrikaans text out of any image. Instantly.
Drop a photo, screenshot, or PDF with Afrikaans text and get clean, editable output — characters, accents, and scripts preserved. Translate the result into any of 100+ languages in one click.
Afrikaans characters preserved · works on photos, screenshots, and PDFs
How it works
Three steps. None of them is typing.
Step 01
Upload your image
Drop a JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, or PDF that contains Afrikaans text. Multi-page PDFs are processed page by page.
Step 02
We read the Afrikaans text
Our OCR engine detects Afrikaans characters and scripts, including accents and diacritics specific to the language.
Step 03
Copy, download, or translate
Get the cleaned Afrikaans text in seconds. Translate it into English or any of 100+ languages with one click.
Frequently asked
Questions before you upload?
Does it actually handle Afrikaans characters?
Yes. Afrikaans (code: af) is one of the 100+ languages supported end-to-end — OCR detection, output, and one-click translation. Characters, accents, and scripts specific to Afrikaans are preserved in the output.
Can I translate the Afrikaans text after extraction?
Yes. Once the Afrikaans text is extracted, you can translate it into English or any of 100+ supported languages in a single click. The translation runs in the same flow.
Does it work on handwritten Afrikaans?
Printed Afrikaans is most accurate. Handwritten Afrikaans is supported but accuracy depends on legibility — the same as handwriting recognition in any other language.
How accurate is the OCR?
Reliable on clean printed text and on photos shot in normal lighting. Handwriting and low-contrast scans are harder and land lower. The cleaner the source image, the cleaner the output.
What happens to my files after I scan them?
Files are sent over TLS and stored encrypted with your scan history. Free-tier history is kept 30 days; paid plans keep it until you delete it, as long as you stay subscribed.
Is it really free?
Yes. The free tier processes up to 5 ScanThisText.com scans a day with no credit card. Paid plans unlock unlimited scans, AI extraction, and longer history.
Try it on your file. Free, no install.
No card required. 100+ languages. Reliable on clean printed text.