Imagetotext.me is a popular OCR tool that helps with image to text conversion. It can extract text from images in bulk. You can use it to digitize printed documents, copy text from images, and turn PDFs into editable formats.
That said, one question comes to mind: how accurate is the text extraction? That is what we'll test in this blog post.
What is Imagetotext.me?
Imagetotext.me is a popular web-based OCR converter that helps with picture to text conversion. The tool uses a freemium model, meaning you get a free version and a paid version.
In the free version, you get simple OCR with bulk conversion support of up to 5 images at a time. The paid version offers simple and formatted OCR with conversion support of up to 150 different images at a time.
Key Features of Imagetotext.me
- Converts images into editable text
- Supports bulk image uploads
- Supports multiple image formats
- Offers both free and paid plans
- Supports handwritten text recognition
- Processes mathematical equations
- Works online without software installation
- Can process up to 150 images per submission
- Converts images to text directly from a public URL
How to Use it for Text Extraction?
Extracting text from an image using imagetotext.me is very simple.
- Open imagetotext.me
- Submit your images
- Convert to text
- Copy or download the text
How Efficient is this OCR Tool?
So far, we have talked about what imagetotext.me is and what it offers. But how well does this OCR tool extract text from images? To find the answer, we are going to run a small test.
Testing the Efficiency of Imagetotext.me
To test the text extraction efficiency of imagetotext.me, we are going to use the image attached below.
See the image above for yourself; it contains a mix of digital and handwritten text and also includes some mathematical syntax.
Now, to check how well imagetotext.me extracts text, we are uploading this image to the tool.
After uploading, we initiated the conversion process by clicking the ‘Convert to Text’ button. And here are the results this OCR tool delivered to us:
Quality Assessment
In our testing, the results provided by imagetotext.me were quite efficient. It extracted almost all the text from the image correctly. The tool also handled the numbers and symbols well. It correctly extracted the dollar amounts and the items listed on the invoice.
The only thing it missed was the emoji in the image. Otherwise, the output looked clean and accurate.
Based on this test, Imagetotext.me showed good OCR performance.
Pricing & Plans
Imagetotext.me has three paid web plans: Standard, Premium, and Business. It also offers a free plan for basic OCR needs.
| Plan | Price | Images per submission | Upload size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $3.50/month | 25 | 10MB |
| Premium | $7.50/month | 50 | 20MB |
| Business | $15/month | 150 | 30MB |
Overall, the free plan works well for basic OCR needs. You should choose a paid plan if you need to convert many images at once. For large bulk conversions, the Business plan offers the most value.
More Tools by Imagetotext.me
Imagetotext.me offers more than just an image to text converter. It also has several tools for common image and document tasks.
- Image Compressor: Reduces image size without major quality loss.
- Image Translator: Extracts and translates text from images.
- PDF to Word Converter: Converts PDF files into editable Word documents.
- Reverse Image Search: Helps you find similar images online.
- Image to PDF Converter: Turns images into PDF files.
- Image Resizer: Changes image dimensions to fit your needs.
These tools make Imagetotext.me a useful platform for different image and document tasks.
Conclusion
In our experience, imagetotext.me is an efficient OCR tool. It perfectly extracts text from the image, no matter whether the text is a digital print or handwriting. Our test showed that it can read text, numbers, and symbols with good accuracy.
This web-based OCR tool offers both free and paid plans. The free plan works well for basic needs. However, users who need large bulk conversions should consider a paid plan. The Business plan can handle up to 150 images per submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does imagetotext.me support bulk conversion?
Yes, imagetotext.me supports bulk conversions. With the free plan, you get to convert 5 images at one time. You can extend this limit to up to 150 images per submission by having a paid business plan.
Can it digitize handwritten text?
Yes, using imagetotext.me, you can easily digitize handwritten text and download it as a digital file.
Will the downloaded file contain watermarks?
No, the file you download from the results page will contain no watermark, no matter whether you are using a free version or a paid version.
What download formats are available?
At the time we are writing this article, imagetotext.me offers to download the extracted text as TXT, PDF, and DOCX files.
