HEIC to Text Converter

Extract text from HEIC photos taken on iPhone and iPad. This free OCR tool handles Apple's native image format directly - no need to convert to JPEG first.

What is HEIC?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iPhone and iPad. It produces smaller files than JPEG while maintaining quality. Most websites don't support HEIC directly, but our OCR tool handles it natively.

How to Extract Text from HEIC

  1. 1
    Transfer from iPhone

    AirDrop, iCloud, email, or cable - get the HEIC file to your computer.

  2. 2
    Drop on JustScanText

    Drag the .heic file directly - no conversion needed.

  3. 3
    Get your text

    OCR extracts text from the photo, processed locally.

Common iPhone Photo OCR Uses

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Whiteboard Notes

Snap a meeting whiteboard and extract the text.

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Receipt Photos

Digitize receipts photographed with your iPhone.

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Business Cards

Extract contact info from business card photos.

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Document Photos

Convert photos of documents to editable text.

Tips for iPhone Photo OCR

  • Use good lighting: iPhone cameras excel in good light - use it
  • Hold steady: Tap to focus and hold still for sharper text
  • Fill the frame: Get close enough that text is clearly readable
  • Avoid glare: Angle to avoid reflections on glossy documents

Related Pages

All FormatsJPG to TextOCR on iPhoneBusiness Card Scanner

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