Image to Text
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Image to text, a form of OCR, uses an AI vision model to recognize the text visible in a photo or screenshot and return it as editable, copyable characters. Unlike older pattern-matching OCR, an AI model reasons about context, which helps with messy real-world images but still calls for proofreading.
At a Glance
3 Credits
Per Extract
Gemini
Powered By
25 MB
Free File Limit
500 MB
Pro File Limit
Key Facts
LittlePDF Image to Text uses AI OCR powered by Google Gemini; the image is uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed, and we keep no copy.
Supported input formats are JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, and BMP; text inside a PDF should use the OCR PDF tool instead.
Each extraction costs 3 credits; free accounts get 500 credits per day and a 25 MB file limit, while Pro supports files up to 500 MB.
How to Image to Text in 3 Steps
Drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, or BMP image into the upload area, or click to browse.
The image is sent to the AI OCR service, which reads the visible text.
Copy the result, or download it as a plain text file.
Why Image to Text with LittlePDF?
AI OCR reads photos, screenshots, signs, and labels, including text that is tilted or partly obscured, where older rule-based engines tend to fail.
Output lands as plain text you can copy straight away or download as a file.
The image is sent over an encrypted connection, processed by the AI model, and no copy stays with us; nothing is reused.
At 3 credits against a 500-credit daily pool, free users can run roughly 160 extractions a day.
Features
Reads Real-World Images
Beyond clean scans, the AI handles photographed signs, product labels, whiteboards, and business cards, the kind of messy text that trips up traditional OCR.
JPG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP
Upload any of these formats. The model adapts to the resolution and quality of each image rather than needing a specific input type.
Copy or Download
Recognized text appears on screen for instant copying, or you can save it as a plain text file for archiving and editing. Proofread it first, since AI OCR can misread faint or stylized characters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Last updated: June 2026