Got a scanned document, a photo of handwritten notes, or an image of a receipt that you need as editable text? Convertly.ng's free OCR tool (Optical Character Recognition) reads the text in any image and converts it into selectable, copyable, editable text — instantly, from any device.
What Is OCR and Why Does It Matter?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) is technology that reads and extracts text from images. Instead of manually retyping text from a photo or scan, OCR does it in seconds — accurately detecting letters, numbers, and punctuation from any image.
Common Uses of OCR in Nigeria
- Extract text from a scanned official letter, certificate, or affidavit
- Digitise handwritten class notes or lecture slides photographed on a phone
- Convert a photo of a printed receipt or invoice into editable text for accounting records
- Extract data from scanned forms or questionnaires for analysis
- Copy text from an image-based PDF that doesn't allow text selection
How to Extract Text from an Image on Convertly.ng
- Open the OCR tool — Visit Convertly.ng OCR — Extract Text.
- Upload your image — Select a JPG, PNG, or scanned image containing text.
- Click Extract Text — The OCR engine reads and extracts all text from the image.
- Copy or download your text — Use the extracted text in any document or application.
📷 Get Better OCR Results
OCR accuracy is directly tied to image quality. Use clear, well-lit photos with sharp focus. Ensure text is horizontal (not tilted) for best results. Printed text is recognised more accurately than handwriting.
OCR for PDF Files
If your text is locked inside a scanned PDF rather than a plain image, use the PDF OCR tool — it extracts text from image-based PDFs, turning them into searchable, copyable documents.
Related Tools
- PDF OCR — Extract text from scanned PDF files
- PDF to Word — Convert a text-based PDF to editable Word
- Image to PDF — Convert images into a PDF document
Also read: Convert PDF to Word | Convert Images to PDF
Frequently Asked Questions
What languages does the OCR support?
The OCR engine supports English and other Latin-script languages — covering most official Nigerian documents.
Can it read handwriting?
The tool can read clear, neat handwriting but accuracy is lower than for printed text.
Is OCR free on Convertly.ng?
Yes — completely free with no account or subscription required.
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