Use case · OCR
Turn any HEIC into copy-pasteable text.
Drop a HEIC image (or paste from your clipboard) and get clean text back in seconds. The default format for photos shot on recent iPhones.
100+ languages · native HEIC support · 0.4 s avg per file
How it works
Three steps. About 0.4 seconds of work for you.
Step 01
Upload your HEIC
Drop a HEIC file up to 20 MB, or paste from your clipboard. Multiple HEIC files can be queued on the Pro tier.
Step 02
We pull out the text
Our OCR engine reads HEIC files natively — no format conversion needed. HEIC files are decoded server-side, so you don't need to convert on your phone first.
Step 03
Copy, download, or translate
Get the text in seconds. Download as TXT, copy to clipboard, or translate into 100+ languages with one click.
Frequently asked
Questions before you upload?
What's the largest HEIC I can upload?
20 MB per file on every tier. For batches of larger HEIC files, the Pro and Business tiers support bulk uploads of up to 20 files at once.
Do I need to convert HEIC to another format first?
No. HEIC is supported natively — drop the file as-is. Skipping conversion preserves quality and saves time.
Does it work on HEIC screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots saved as HEIC from any device work fine. Paste from clipboard is also supported.
How accurate is the OCR?
99.9% accuracy on clean printed text, around 95% on photos with normal lighting, and 80–90% on handwriting or low-contrast scans. The cleaner the source image, the cleaner the output.
What happens to my files after I scan them?
Files are processed over TLS, stored encrypted at rest, and deleted from the OCR queue after extraction. Free-tier history is kept 30 days; paid-tier history is forever or until you delete it.
Is it really free?
Yes. The free tier processes up to 10 ScanThisText.com scans per day and 300 per month with no credit card. Paid tiers unlock unlimited scans, AI extraction, and longer history.
Try it on your file. Free, in your browser.
No card required. 100+ languages. 99.9% accuracy on clean printed text.