# Scan Text From Image English

> Scan text from photo, Extract text from photo. Text scanner. English text only.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lightstar.scantextfromimage](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lightstar.scantextfromimage)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lightstar.scantextfromimage`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Neelam Govind Bhanushali
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 24,865
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (217 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.3
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-16
- **First published:** 2022-02-22
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 3.10 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lightstar.scantextfromimage)
- **Website:** [https://sites.google.com/view/paidappsfree/home](https://sites.google.com/view/paidappsfree/home)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/paidappsfree/privacy-policy](https://sites.google.com/view/paidappsfree/privacy-policy)

## Description

The "Scan Text From Image English" Chrome extension enables users to quickly extract English text from photos, images, or any pictures. Simply select a photo from your gallery or take a picture of business cards, magazine covers, or any visual media containing text, and the app will accurately scan and convert the image into editable text. This tool is perfect for capturing URLs, email IDs, phone numbers, or other important information without manually typing. With fast and reliable text extraction, it streamlines the workflow for users needing quick access to textual content from images. For support or feedback, users can reach out directly via email.

## Rankings

- #398,663 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `com.lightstar.scantextfromimage.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's accuracy, ease of use, affordability, and effectiveness in extracting text for note-taking. However, multiple reviews highlight the lack of direct camera scanning, limited language support especially Hindi and Urdu, difficulties with copying large texts due to scrolling problems, and frustration over ads despite paid features. Some users also report technical issues with text detection failing altogether.

### Pros

- Accurate text extraction from images
- Easy and user-friendly app
- Useful and effective for note-taking and scanning text
- Low cost compared to similar apps
- Performs well generally without major issues

### Cons

- No direct scanning option using the camera within the app
- No support for languages like Hindi and Urdu
- Issues handling large bodies of text with scrolling and copying
- Presence of ads despite app charging fees
- Some users experienced failure to detect text or app not working properly

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