QR Code Reader
Read QR codes from images free in your browser.
Image to Text (OCR)
Drop a screenshot or photo to read its printed English text — right here in your browser. Crop to a region, edit the result, then copy or download it.
How to use
Private by default: processing stays on your device
YOUR IMAGE
Start with a screenshot or photo
Drop an image here or browse files, or paste with Ctrl+V PNG · JPG · WebP · screenshots
Drag on the preview to read only a region. Everything is read on your device.
Picture in, text out.
English printed text, read privately in your browser.
Good to know
First run downloads the English recognition model (about 12 MB: engine core plus language data) and caches it in this browser; later runs start faster. Your images never leave this device — the download is code, not your content.
Built for clear printed English: screenshots, slides and documents. Handwriting, tiny or rotated text, and low-contrast photos often read poorly — crop tightly and use a sharp, upright image. Always proofread before reusing the text.
How to use this tool
- Drop an image, browse, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V. Drag on the preview to read only a region.
- Select Read text. The first run downloads the English model (~12 MB, cached afterwards); progress is shown and cancellable.
- Edit the recognized text, then copy it or download a .txt file. Proofread before reusing — handwriting and tiny text read poorly.
These buttons share the page link, not your input.
Want to include your text?
Your current input will be stored in the link after the # symbol, not uploaded to Handy Browser Tools. Anyone with this link can read that text. If you send or post it, the service you choose also receives the link. Do not include passwords or private information.
Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded?
No. Recognition runs entirely in your browser. The one-time ~12 MB download is the recognition model itself, not your content.
What text works best?
Clear printed English: screenshots, slides and documents. Handwriting, rotated, tiny or low-contrast text often reads poorly — crop tightly to sharp, upright text.
How accurate is it?
Accuracy depends on image quality; there is no fixed percentage. Clean screenshots typically need only light proofreading, while photos of text need more. Always verify the output.
Can I read only part of an image?
Yes. Drag a box on the preview to recognize just that region — useful for large screenshots.
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