Copy text from a photo
Snap a page with your phone and copy the words.
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How do I copy text from a photo on my phone?
Open FilesAll's Copy text from photo tool on your phone and press Take a photo, or pick a photo you already have. FilesAll reads the printed words and shows them as text you can copy and paste anywhere. The reading happens on your phone in the browser, so your photo is never uploaded.
How to copy text from a photo in 3 steps
Take or choose a photo
Press Take a photo to use your camera, or Choose files to pick a photo from your library.
Check the language
The language of this site is picked for you. Choose another if the text is in a different language.
Copy the text
Press Copy and paste the text into a message, note or email. You can also download it as a .txt file.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a good result?
Hold the phone straight above the page, in good light, and keep it still. If the photo is blurry, FilesAll suggests taking a sharper one.
What if the photo is taken at an angle?
Slightly tilted pages are straightened automatically before the words are read.
Does it need an app?
No. Open this page in your phone's browser. The reading tools download once the first time you use them, then they are saved for next time.
Can it read a handwritten note?
No. FilesAll reads printed and typed text, like letters, labels and receipts. Handwriting is not supported.
Is FilesAll free?
Yes. You can use FilesAll free every day without signing up, and the tool shows how many free files you have left today. A free account gives you more each day, and Pro removes the daily limit.
Do I need to install anything?
No. FilesAll works in the web browser you already have, on Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iPhone and Android. There is nothing to install, and you do not need an account to start.
Are my files uploaded?
No. FilesAll does all the work inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to our servers or anyone else's, and they disappear when you close the tab.
Want to check for yourself? Your browser's developer tools list every request this page makes. None of them carries your file.