Extract Text from Screenshot
Need to copy text from a screenshot? This free tool extracts text instantly using OCR that runs entirely in your browser. No upload required - your screenshots stay private.
Why Screenshot OCR?
Sometimes you can't copy text directly - it's in an image, a locked PDF, a video frame, or an app that disables text selection. Screenshot it and extract the text here.
How to Extract Text from Screenshots
- 1 Take your screenshot
Use your system's screenshot tool (Win+Shift+S, Cmd+Shift+4, etc.)
- 2 Drop it on JustScanText
Drag your screenshot file or paste directly (Ctrl+V/Cmd+V)
- 3 Click Extract and Copy
Text is extracted instantly. One click copies it all.
Common Screenshot OCR Uses
Error Messages
Copy error text to search for solutions or share in bug reports.
Code Snippets
Extract code from tutorial screenshots or video frames.
Mobile App Text
Copy text from apps that don't support text selection.
Protected PDFs
Screenshot pages from PDFs that disable copy/paste.
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