PNG to text with OCR
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Compare free and paid accessRecognize PNG content and export TXT with AlphaPDF Premium. Select languages and review the recognized result.
Extract a plain-text transcript for searching, copying or text analysis. PNG preserves sharp edges without JPEG compression; crop unrelated borders before uploading and keep the full text in view.
Plain text loses page styling and table structure. Check reading order before using the transcript. Proofread names and numbers; handwriting is best-effort.
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What it does
This tool reads the text in a PNG image and gives it back as a plain text file. All recognised text is saved as a simple .txt transcript in reading order, easy to search, paste or feed into other tools. PNG images are often screenshots or exports from a scanner. They keep sharp edges without the blur that JPEG compression adds, which helps recognition. Crop away borders and anything that is not part of the page.
When to use it
Pick this to grab the words from a screenshot or image when copy and paste will not work, such as text in an error dialog, a scanned note saved as PNG or a quote someone shared as a picture.
How to use PNG to text with OCR
- Sign in with an account that has Premium access.
- Upload .png files. Each file can be up to 50 MB, with up to 25 files per batch.
- The output is set to TXT. Select the recognition languages and scan cleanup options. Review the available settings and choose a 1, 7 or 30-day retention period.
- Start the job, then download and check the result before its retention period ends.
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Before you start
Plain text loses page styling and table structure. Check reading order before using the transcript. Proofread names and numbers; handwriting is best-effort.
Dark mode screenshots work, but black text on a white background is still the safest choice when you can switch. Recognition is never perfect. Names, amounts and dates deserve a careful check, and handwriting is read on a best-effort basis. Select every language on the page so the right characters are expected.
Processing limits
Up to 50 MB per input; 25 files and 500 MB per batch. PDF limit: 2000 pages. Up to 2 active jobs per account. Output limit: 1000 MB. Renderer limits can reject especially large pages or images.
Example output
An inspected example is not available for this tool yet. Review the supported formats and limitations before processing.
Common questions
Can it read text on a coloured background?
Usually, if there is strong contrast. Light text on a busy background is harder and may need a cleaner image.
Can I upload a screenshot?
Yes. Screenshots of documents work well as long as the text is large enough to read comfortably on screen.
Is any formatting kept?
No. Plain text has no bold, tables or layout. Use Word or Markdown if you need structure.
Which languages can it read?
Choose the languages from the list before you start. Recognition works best when every language on the page is selected.