Extract text from images with OCR
Get a usable text layer from a screenshot, receipt, sign, or document photo.
Image guides
Prepare better images before they reach your audience.
Practical, review-first workflows for extracting text, translating screenshots, writing better image copy, and preparing files for the place they will be seen.
Write alt text for product images
Describe the details a non-visual reader needs—without keyword stuffing.
Image captions vs alt text
Give visible captions and accessibility text two useful, distinct jobs.
Translate text in screenshots
Compare source and translated text before acting on names, numbers, or warnings.
Turn a photo into an editable Word draft
Convert a document photo, then check the fields OCR is most likely to miss.
Extract text from receipts
Make receipt text searchable while manually checking totals and dates.
Prepare product images for a listing
Crop, resize, compress, and describe a listing image before it goes live.
Compress images for the web
Lower file size while protecting the visual details visitors need.
Resize images for social media
Choose the right dimensions before you post to each platform.
A reliable image workflow
Keep the original
Save a full-resolution copy before converting, compressing, or cropping. It is the fallback if a platform needs a different format later.
Make text legible first
For OCR, use a sharp, well-lit image and crop out decoration. Review names, dates, and numbers manually; OCR can confuse similar characters.
Export for the destination
Resize for the actual placement, then compress a copy. Check it at the size people will see—not only at 100% zoom on your desktop.
Frequently asked questions
What can I learn in these image guides?
- You can learn practical workflows for extracting image text, reducing file sizes for the web, and choosing the right dimensions for social media.
Where should I start?
- Start with OCR when you need editable text, compression when page speed or upload limits matter, and resizing when you are preparing a social post.