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AtticusGrove
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May 26, 2025

Look for a safe image to text converter for extracting text from pictures

My client sent me dozens of project details with screenshots and I have to extract text from images manually. It could be really boring and time consuming for copy and paste. I tested a few online an...
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ElaineLuria
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May 26, 2025

Okay, about the best image to text converter, I’ve got some solid options based on my own experience and what others swear by:

1. Tesseract OCR  
Pros: Totally free, open-source, super powerful if you’re comfortable with a bit of tech setup. It’s the backbone for many OCR tools.
Cons: No fancy UI out of the box; you’ll need to install it and maybe use a GUI wrapper like gImageReader for easier use.
Best for: Those who don’t mind a little tech tinkering and want a flexible solution.

2. Microsoft OneNote  
Pros: Free with Windows 10/11, and it has built-in OCR. Just insert your image into a note, right-click, and select “Copy Text from Picture”.
Cons: The OCR quality is decent but not perfect—works well for simple, clear text.
Best for: Quick, simple conversions without extra apps.

3. Capture2Text  
Pros: Which as a best image to text converter. Lightweight, free, portable, and super easy to use. Just select an area on your screen, and it recognizes the text.

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