OCR on Chromebook

Chrome OS doesn't include native OCR tools, but you don't need to install anything. JustScanText works directly in your Chrome browser - just open the page and start extracting text.

Perfect for Chromebook

No Android app needed. No Linux container required. No extensions to install. JustScanText runs entirely in Chrome using WebAssembly - the same technology that powers high-performance web apps.

How to Use OCR on Chromebook

  1. 1
    Open JustScanText in Chrome

    Just visit the website - nothing to download or install.

  2. 2
    Drop your images

    Drag from Files app or use Ctrl+V to paste screenshots.

  3. 3
    Extract and copy text

    Processing happens locally on your Chromebook.

Chromebook OCR Use Cases

🎓

Students

Extract text from textbook photos and lecture slides.

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Work

Digitize documents without admin privileges to install software.

📸

Screenshots

Copy text from Chrome OS screenshots instantly.

📱

Phone Photos

Process photos synced from your Android phone.

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