Is this real OCR, or just a text description of the image?

It's real text extraction: the AI model reads the actual characters in your image and returns them as data, not a general description of what's in the picture.

Does it get 100% of the text right every time?

No OCR system does, especially on blurry photos, tight crops, or unusual fonts. That's why every result shows a plain 'looks right' or 'worth double-checking' signal instead of a fake precision number, and the editor lets you fix anything before exporting.

Can it read handwriting?

Clearly written handwriting is often readable, but printed or typed text gives the most reliable results; the same is true for any OCR technology, not just ours.

What image formats are supported?

JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP, up to 3MB per file. For a multi-page scanned document saved as a PDF, use our scanned PDF to text tool instead.

Is my photo stored after extraction?

No, the image is processed to produce your result and is not retained afterward.

Image OCR: Extract Text and Data from Photos, Screenshots & Scans

Extract text and structured data from any photo, screenshot, or scanned image: receipts, invoices, product labels, forms, handwritten notes. Datafromfile reads the image with an AI vision model, not a classic OCR engine, so it understands layout and turns what it finds into an editable table instead of a flat block of text.

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JPG · JPEG · PNG · WEBP · up to 3 MB

Features

Reads printed and clearly legible handwritten text from photos and screenshots
Understands layout: line items, labels, and form fields come out as structured rows, not one long text blob
Works on real-world photos: angled shots, receipts with folds, screen captures
Original image is never stored after processing, see our Security page for details

How it works

Upload a photo or screenshot: JPG, PNG, or WebP, up to 3MB. Snap it with your phone or drag in a screenshot.
AI reads the image: Gemini's vision model identifies text and layout: labels, line items, totals, form fields.
Review & export: Fix anything that needs a second look in the live editor, then export to Excel, CSV, or JSON.

Frequently asked questions

Is this real OCR, or just a text description of the image? It's real text extraction: the AI model reads the actual characters in your image and returns them as data, not a general description of what's in the picture.
Does it get 100% of the text right every time? No OCR system does, especially on blurry photos, tight crops, or unusual fonts. That's why every result shows a plain 'looks right' or 'worth double-checking' signal instead of a fake precision number, and the editor lets you fix anything before exporting.
Can it read handwriting? Clearly written handwriting is often readable, but printed or typed text gives the most reliable results; the same is true for any OCR technology, not just ours.
What image formats are supported? JPG/JPEG, PNG, and WebP, up to 3MB per file. For a multi-page scanned document saved as a PDF, use our scanned PDF to text tool instead.
Is my photo stored after extraction? No, the image is processed to produce your result and is not retained afterward.