Word Counter for Images & Screenshots
Upload an image to extract text and count words instantly using OCR technology
Just need to extract text from an image? Try our Image to Text Converter for simple text extraction and copying without word counting features.
Upload Image to Count Words
Upload a screenshot, photo, or scanned document. Our OCR will extract text and count words instantly.
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB • Works best with clear, printed text
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.
Alternative: Manual Text Extraction Methods
If the built-in OCR above doesn't work well for your image (handwriting, low quality, etc.), try these alternative free OCR services:
Free External OCR Tools
These tools often provide better accuracy for challenging images:
📱 Mobile: Google Lens
Open Google Photos, select your image, tap the Lens icon, then "Select All" → "Copy text". Often more accurate for handwriting than browser-based OCR.
💻 Desktop: Google Drive
Upload your image to Google Drive, right-click → "Open with" → "Google Docs". Text appears above the image. Best for scanned PDFs and complex layouts.
🌐 Online: OnlineOCR.net
Upload to OnlineOCR.net for 46-language support. Good for non-English text or documents requiring specific language models.
Why Use OCR for Word Counting?
Our instant OCR word counter provides the fastest, most accurate way to count words in images:
- ✓Instant results: Upload your image and get word count in seconds. No multi-step process or switching between tools. Everything happens on one page.
- ✓Complete privacy: All OCR processing happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device—no server uploads, no data collection, no privacy concerns.
- ✓Works for most images: Screenshots, scanned PDFs, photos of books, printed documents, presentation slides, and clear handwriting all process accurately.
- ✓Detailed statistics: Get word count, character count, sentence count, paragraph count, and reading time estimates—all automatically calculated from the extracted text.
- ✓Completely free: No registration, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Unlimited image uploads and word counting, 100% free forever.
Common Use Cases
📸 Screenshot Word Counting
Count words in screenshots from Twitter threads, email conversations, chat messages, or web articles. Perfect for verifying quote lengths or analyzing social media content.
📄 Scanned Document Analysis
Extract and count words from scanned contracts, legal documents, old manuscripts, or PDF scans where text selection isn't available.
📖 Book & Article Excerpts
Photograph pages from physical books, magazines, or printed articles to count words in specific passages or chapters without retyping.
✍️ Handwritten Notes (Clear Writing)
Convert legible handwritten notes to text using OCR, then count words. Works best with neat, printed handwriting. Cursive has lower accuracy.