How can I extract text from an image on my computer?

Many free OCR tools, especially online services, require uploading images to their servers. If these images contain sensitive or confidential information (e.g., personal data, passwords, business secrets), this could lead to privacy breaches.

When extracting text from images on Windows computer using free tools or OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software, there are several common errors and pitfalls to watch out for. Use high-quality, clear images with good contrast. If possible, enhance or straighten the image before OCR. Use common formats like PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or BMP. Ensure the images are intact and not corrupted, and configure OCR tools to recognize the correct language and, if possible, specify font types for better accuracy.

Extracting text from image, Always review the OCR output for errors, especially with important or sensitive data. For sensitive data, use offline OCR tools like Tesseract or local applications.