Image to Markdown

Read text from an image with OCR into Markdown.

Example

Image of text (OCR)
[screenshot: "Invoice #204 — Total $90"]
Markdown
Invoice #204 — Total $90

What it keeps

  • Printed text recognized by OCR
  • The recognized text as plain Markdown paragraphs
  • Works on screenshots, photos and scans

Where it struggles

  • Loads the OCR engine on first use — needs an internet connection that once
  • Accuracy depends on image sharpness and contrast
  • Handwriting is unreliable and column layouts aren't rebuilt

Frequently asked questions

Does it need an internet connection?

Only the first time, to download the OCR engine. Recognition itself then runs in your browser.

Will it read handwriting?

It's built for printed text; handwriting results are unreliable.

Which languages?

English by default, which also covers most Latin-script text.