Use case · OCR
Turn any PNG into copy-pasteable text.
Drop a PNG image (or paste from your clipboard) and get clean text back in seconds. Crisp on screenshots, diagrams, and transparent-background images.
100+ languages · native PNG support · 0.4 s avg per file
How it works
Three steps. About 0.4 seconds of work for you.
Step 01
Upload your PNG
Drop a PNG file up to 20 MB, or paste from your clipboard. Multiple PNG files can be queued on the Pro tier.
Step 02
We pull out the text
Our OCR engine reads PNG files natively — no format conversion needed. Transparency layers and lossless detail are preserved during scan.
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 PNG I can upload?
20 MB per file on every tier. For batches of larger PNG files, the Pro and Business tiers support bulk uploads of up to 20 files at once.
Do I need to convert PNG to another format first?
No. PNG is supported natively — drop the file as-is. Skipping conversion preserves quality and saves time.
Does it work on PNG screenshots?
Yes. Screenshots saved as PNG 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.