Top 5 Chrome Extensions to Convert Images to Text

Want to convert an image to text without installing any additional software on your PC? Yes? Then keep reading this article till the end, as we have tried to sum up some of the best chrome extensions to convert images to text.

Top 5 chrome extensions to convert images to text

We can’t deny the fact that images have become a medium of conversation these days. Ranging from memes, motivational quotes, codes, and greetings, you can fit everything inside of an image, which undoubtedly looks great.

However, if you want to extract text from such images for your future reference, you probably need to visit a website or install an application that works on the OCR technology. 

But, with these chrome extensions that are mentioned below you can accomplish the image-to-text conversion task very easily.

  • Docsumo by Docsumo.com.
  • Copyfish by OCR.Space.
  • Quixy Toolbox by Quixy.
  • Blackbox by Blckbx.ai.
  • OCR – Image Reader by Brian Girko.

Docsumo:

Docsumo chrome extension to convert image to text

Docsumo by Docsumo.com is the first chrome extension on our list that is capable of converting images to text. It works on the latest OCR technology that scans and extracts information from images, videos, and PDFs

It is packed with features like;

  • Extracting data from images and screenshots.
  • Translating captured data automatically.
  • Reviewing, editing, and copying extracted data in real time.

How to use the extension?

To use this extension all you need to do is install it via the Chrome Web Store, and then follow the instructions mentioned below;

  • Head to the page containing the image, and then click on the extension via the extensions menu.
  • Now, click on the “Capture Selected Area” option.
Capture selected area option in Docsumo chrome extension
  • Then, select the area with the help of the selection tool.
  • You can also click on “Capture Visible Area” to select the entire screen.
  • Lastly, click on the “Copy Text” button.
Copy text button in Docsumo chrome extension

You can also click on the “Translate” button to translate or the “Recapture” button to recapture.

Copyfish:

Copyfish chrome extension to convert image to text

Copyfish by OCR.Space is our second most recommended OCR-based chrome extension that will help you to convert your favorite image to text.

This extension works by turning text within any image that is captured from your screen into an editable format without retyping. This makes it easy to reuse in digital documents, emails, or reports.

How to use the extension?

  • Install the Copyfish extension via the Chrome Web Store.
  • Then, activate the extension by accessing it via the extensions menu.
  • Now, select the part of the image that contains the text using the selection tool.
  • This will automatically trigger the image-to-text conversion.
  • Lastly, click on the “Copy to Clipboard” option and then paste it anywhere you want. 
Copy to Clipboard and Recapture button in Copyfish chrome extension

You can also click on the “Redo OCR” and “Recapture” options to repeat the conversion and screen capturing process respectively.

Quixy Toolbox:

Quixy toolbox chrome extension to convert image to text

Quixy Toolbox by Quixy is the third most recommended Image to text converter chrome extension that we recommend to our users. 

This converter tool also uses the OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology to convert images to text. And the best part, it is free and supports more than 75+ languages. 

How to use this extension?

Firstly, install this extension on your Chrome browser via the Chrome Web Store, and then follow the instructions mentioned below;

  • Head to the image on your Chrome browser.
  • Click on the extension via the extensions menu to activate it.
  • Now, select the desired language from the drop-down menu, followed by the “Select an area” option.
Language and Select an area button in Quixy toolbox chrome extension
  • Then, select the area containing text with the help of the selection tool.
  • This will automatically trigger the analyzing and processing part. 
  • Lastly, click on “Copy text.” You can also click on “Select again” to redo the process.
Select again and Copy text button in Quixy toolbox chrome extension

Blackbox:

Blackbox chrome extension to convert image to text

Blackbox by Blckbx.ai is our fourth pick to convert images to text. Like the rest of the extensions in the list, it also works on the same OCR technology to convert images to text. 

The best part about this extension is that as soon as you select the appropriate part of the image, it automatically copies the text to the clipboard.

How to use this extension?

To use this extension, first, install it on your Chrome browser via the Chrome Web Store, and then follow the steps mentioned below;

  • Head to the webpage containing the image and then open the extension by accessing it through the extensions menu.
  • Now, sign-up using your Google credentials to use this service.
  • Lastly, select the part of the image which contains the text. The extension will automatically detect the text and copy it to the clipboard. 

Now, paste the copied text wherever you want.

OCR – Image Reader:

OCR chrome extension to convert image to text

The last chrome extension that we like to suggest for the image-to-text conversion is the OCR – Image Reader by Brian Girko. It also uses the same OCR technology to convert images to text. 
It uses the “tesseract.js” library that supports 100+ languages and has script detection as well as an automatic text orientation feature.

How to use this extension?

  • Install the extension on your Chrome browser via the Chrome Web Store.
  • Now, head to the webpage containing the image and then activate the extension via the extensions menu.
  • Then, select the area containing text with the help of the selection tool.
  • This will trigger automatic detection of the text from the image.
  • Lastly, just click on the “Copy Text” option to copy text.
Best accuracy and Copy text button in OCR chrome extension

You can also select the accuracy of conversion by clicking on the “Accuracy” drop-down menu.

Conclusion:

OCR technology has been the talk of the town lately because of its precision to convert images to text with just a few clicks. 

And with that said, if you want to convert any image to text whether it be over the internet or on your offline storage, all you need to do is install these Chrome extensions mentioned in the article to get the job done.

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  • Ashish Simon

    Hello folks! I am Ashish Pawar – A graduate from the field of Arts but an avid admirer of all things tech; therefore, made a leap into writing technical articles for ‘how-to’ guides and ‘informational content’ with the aim to make tech understandable for the masses. I have been in this field for more than a year now. My ideology is that even a layman should be able to understand tech easily. As a creative individual I am also passionately engaged in activities like photography, music, and dance.