How to Extract Editable Text from Screenshots and Images

We have all been there: a colleague sends a screenshot of an error message, or a professor uploads a PDF that is just scanned images. You can't highlight the text, and you certainly don't want to retype it manually.

What is OCR?

OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. It is a technology that examines the pixels in an image, identifies shapes that look like letters, and converts them into editable digital text.

Step-by-Step Guide Using UtilityKit

UtilityKit offers a free, private OCR tool that runs directly in your browser. Here is how to use it:

Step 1: Upload Your Image

Go to the OCR Tool. Drag and drop your image file (JPG, PNG, or BMP) onto the canvas. The clearer the text in the image, the better the result.

Step 2: Processing

Once the image is loaded, our engine scans it. Because we use client-side technology, the image is not uploaded to a remote server. The processing happens locally on your device, which is usually faster and much more secure.

Step 3: Copy and Edit

Within seconds, the extracted text will appear in the text box. You can now fix any minor formatting issues, copy it to your clipboard, or export it as a text file.

Common Use Cases

• Developers: Copying code snippets from tutorial videos or error screenshots.
• Students: Extracting quotes from scanned book pages for essays.
• Business: Digitizing data from printed invoices or receipts.

Conclusion

Manual data entry is a thing of the past. With UtilityKit's OCR tool, you can unlock the information trapped inside images and save yourself valuable time.