# Extract Text From Image

> OCR Image To Text converts images/PDFs to text, JPG to Word, & is a PDF reader.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AllMath
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 68,976
- **Rating:** 4.34 / 5 (1,221 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-12
- **First published:** 2024-12-18
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 65 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner)
- **Website:** [https://www.extracttextfromimage.com/](https://www.extracttextfromimage.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.extracttextfromimage.com/privacy-policy](https://www.extracttextfromimage.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Extract Text From Image** is an OCR-powered Android app that converts photos, scanned documents, screenshots, handwritten notes, and PDFs into editable text. Capture images with the camera or upload them from the gallery, crop content for cleaner results, then edit, copy, download, or share the extracted text.

The app also includes JPG-to-Word, PDF-to-Text, PDF-to-Word, and Image-to-PDF converters, along with a convenient PDF reader. It supports multiple image formats, batch processing, multilingual text recognition, mathematical symbols, and extraction history for quick access to previous results. Suitable for students, teachers, professionals, and data-entry tasks.

## Rankings

- #261,009 — Overall
- #13 — text-to-image
- #28 — ocr

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for accurately extracting text from images effortlessly. Many appreciate the app's smooth, ad-free experience and its free access without payment. It is considered one of the best text extraction apps available. However, multiple users suggest the addition of features such as capturing photos directly within the app and options to crop or edit images to enhance usability.

### Pros

- Accurately extracts text from images
- Easy to use and effective
- No ads or buffering, providing a smooth experience
- Highly recommended by multiple users
- App is appreciated for being free without payment requirements

### Cons

- Lacks features like 'take picture' and 'crop/edit' functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.extracttextfromimage.textscanner)