Does Windows 11 have built-in image to text?

Yes, Windows 11 includes text extraction via Snipping Tool (Win+Shift+S) with 'Text actions' feature. PowerToys also includes a 'Text Extractor' tool (Win+Shift+T). However, these require specific Windows versions and may not be available on all systems.

How do I copy text from an image in Windows 11?

Use this online tool (works in any browser), or try Windows native options: 1) Snipping Tool with Text Actions, 2) PowerToys Text Extractor (Win+Shift+T), 3) OneNote's 'Copy text from picture' feature, or 4) Microsoft's built-in OCR in Photos app.

What's the best free OCR software for Windows?

For quick extractions: CleanUpTxt (this tool) works in any browser with no install. For offline use: ShareX (free, includes OCR), PowerToys Text Extractor, or NAPS2 for scanning. For heavy use: Capture2Text (free) runs in system tray.

Can I extract text from screenshots on Windows?

Yes! Take a screenshot with Win+Shift+S, save it, then upload here. Or use PowerToys Text Extractor: press Win+Shift+T, draw a box around text, and it copies to clipboard instantly. Both methods work with any on-screen text.

How do I use OCR without installing software?

Use this web-based tool - just open in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox, upload your image, and copy the extracted text. No installation, no account, works entirely in your browser. Bookmark for quick access anytime.

Image to Text for Windows 11

Name: CleanUpTxt
Author: CleanUpTxt

Extract text from any image on Windows 11 without installing software. Works directly in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.

Processed locally in your browser

OCR Settings

Upload Image to Extract Text

Upload a screenshot, photo, or scanned document. OCR extracts text instantly.

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB • Works best with clear, printed text

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Privacy First

All OCR processing happens entirely in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to any server and are processed locally on your device.

How to Extract Text from Images on Windows 11

Windows 11 users have several options for extracting text from images. This online tool works in any browser without installation, but Windows also includes some built-in options.

Option 1: Use This Online Tool (Recommended)

Click "Choose Image" above or drag and drop your image
Wait 2-5 seconds for OCR processing
Click "Copy" to paste the text anywhere

Advantage: No install, works in any browser, completely private (no uploads to servers).

Option 2: Windows 11 Snipping Tool

Press Win + Shift + S to open Snipping Tool
Capture the area with text
Click the notification to open in Snipping Tool
Click "Text actions" button to extract text

Note: Text actions requires Windows 11 22H2 or later. Not available on older Windows versions.

Option 3: PowerToys Text Extractor

Install Microsoft PowerToys (free)
Enable "Text Extractor" in PowerToys settings
Press Win + Shift + T
Draw a box around the text - it copies to clipboard automatically

Windows OCR Methods Compared

Method	Install Required	Windows Version	Best For
CleanUpTxt (this tool)	No	Any (browser)	Quick extractions, privacy
Snipping Tool Text Actions	No	Windows 11 22H2+	On-screen text
PowerToys Text Extractor	Yes (free)	Windows 10/11	Power users, frequent use
ShareX	Yes (free)	Windows 7/10/11	Screenshots + OCR combo
OneNote	Yes (free)	Any	Document archiving

Screenshot to Text Workflow

The fastest workflow for Windows 11 users:

Win + Shift + S to capture screenshot
Screenshot saves to clipboard
Drag the file here or click "Choose Image"
Copy extracted text

Even faster: If you have PowerToys, just press Win + Shift + T and draw a box around any text - it copies directly to clipboard in one step.

Frequently Asked Questions

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