Which is more accurate?

Google is very accurate on photos; the tool above works best on clear, straight images.

When should I avoid uploading?

For IDs, bank letters, medical or work documents you do not want stored elsewhere.

Does Google Docs keep the layout?

It keeps some formatting but often breaks tables and columns.

Google Image to Text: Lens, Docs or Private OCR

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Google offers two ways: Google Lens (in the Google app, Chrome or Google Photos) copies text from any image, and in Google Drive you can right-click an image › Open with › Google Docs to get its text in a document. Both send the image to Google. The tool above reads English, Spanish and Portuguese inside your browser, so private documents never leave your device.

Do it now, right here

Drop an image or photo here or choose a file

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

Language of the text

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

Step by step

Google Lens: open the image, tap Lens › Text › Copy.
Google Docs: upload to Drive › right-click › Open with › Google Docs.
Private option: drop the image into the box above and press Extract text.

At a glance

Option	Uploads the image?	Languages
Google Lens	Yes, to Google	Very many
Drive › Open with Google Docs	Yes, to Drive	Very many
Tool above	No	English, Spanish, Portuguese

Google image to text: Lens, Docs or a private OCR?