Extract text from JPG images for real tasks
Most people search “JPG to text” because the text is trapped inside an image. OCR turns it into copyable text you can edit and reuse.
Screenshot JPG → text
Extract text from JPG screenshots of PDFs, slides, emails, chats, or websites.
Phone photo (JPEG) → text
Turn camera photos of paper documents, menus, signs, and notes into editable text.
Scanned page saved as JPG
OCR scanned pages exported as JPG so the text becomes selectable and reusable.
Need the result inside a document file? Convert images to PDF using Image to PDF then run OCR PDF.
How to convert JPG to text online (3 steps)
1) Upload your JPG/JPEG image
Upload a clear JPG (or JPEG). For best accuracy, crop to the text region and avoid heavy compression.
2) Select the correct language (recommended)
Selecting the right language improves OCR accuracy—especially for accents and language-specific characters.
3) Run OCR, then copy/paste the extracted text
Copy the result into Word/Docs/email. If you need a searchable PDF instead, use Make PDF Searchable.
Fix common JPG OCR problems (quick wins)
My JPG OCR output is messy (line breaks / missing spaces)
Crop to the text area, use a sharper image, and avoid shadows. Screenshots usually produce the cleanest text.
Accents or special characters look wrong
Select the correct language before OCR (French/Spanish/Portuguese especially).
Text is small / blurry in the photo
Retake the photo with better light, zoom in, or use a higher-resolution scan. Blurry text reduces OCR accuracy.
No hype — accuracy depends on the image
Screenshots usually produce the best results. Blurry or low-contrast photos may contain OCR errors, so verify important text.
Turn JPG OCR into a full workflow
If you’re doing more than just copying text, these tools help you convert, OCR, and reuse content:
Many JPGs → one PDF
Combine images into a PDF using Image to PDF then run OCR PDF for a searchable document.
Need text from a PDF?
Use PDF to Text or Make PDF Searchable.
Want to edit the extracted text?
If you have a PDF, you can edit it using Edit PDF.
Other image formats
Use Image to Text for PNG and other image uploads.
FAQs
How do I convert JPG to text online?
Upload your JPG/JPEG image, select the correct language (recommended), run OCR, then copy the extracted text. This converts a JPG photo or screenshot into editable text.
Does this work for JPEG files too?
Yes. JPG and JPEG are the same image format in practice. You can OCR both.
What kind of JPG images work best for OCR?
Screenshots and sharp photos with good lighting work best. Avoid blur, heavy compression artifacts, skewed angles, and tiny text.
Do I need to choose a language?
It’s optional, but selecting the correct language usually improves OCR accuracy—especially for accented letters and language-specific characters.
Can I extract text from a scanned PDF instead of a JPG?
Yes—use OCR PDF or Make PDF Searchable for PDFs. This page is specifically optimized for JPG/JPEG images.
Can I download the extracted text?
After OCR, you can copy the text anywhere. For full-document workflows, convert images to PDF first, then OCR the PDF and export to Word/Excel if needed.
Convert JPG to text now
Upload a JPG/JPEG, choose language, run OCR, and copy the text instantly.
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