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How to convert an image or screenshot into editable text

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Drop the image or paste a screenshot into the box above, choose English, Spanish or Portuguese and press Extract text. The words appear in an editable box: fix any mistakes there, then copy them into any app or download a .txt file. Formatting such as bold, tables and columns is not kept.

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You can also paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V).

The first time, the reader downloads about 7 MB; after that it is cached.

Step by step

  1. Drop an image, choose a file or paste a screenshot.
  2. Pick the language and press Extract text.
  3. Correct mistakes in the box, then copy or download .txt.

At a glance

SituationWhat to doWhy
Screenshot of an articlePaste with Ctrl+VClean, fast result
Photo of a printed pageCrop to the text firstFewer mistakes
Handwritten noteExpect many errorsOCR is made for print

Related questions

Can I edit the text before copying?

Yes, the result box is editable.

Which languages work?

English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Does it keep bold and tables?

No, only plain text.

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Updated November 14, 2026.