Browser OCR (Image to Text)
Utilix Browser OCR is a client-side optical character recognition utility with direct clipboard paste (Ctrl+V) support that extracts structured text from images and exports to TXT, Markdown, or JSON.
How to Copy Text from a Screenshot or Image Without Uploading It?
Press Ctrl+V to paste any screenshot directly into Utilix Browser OCR (or drop an image file) to extract lines, invoice numbers, and paragraphs locally, then copy or export the recognized text as .txt, .md, or .json.
How to use Browser OCR (Image to Text)
- Paste Screenshot (Ctrl+V) or Drop Image: Paste directly from your clipboard or click Load Sample Data.
- Inspect Extracted Text & Confidence: Review recognized lines and edit directly in the output workspace.
- Export as TXT, Markdown, or JSON: Copy to clipboard in 1 click or download in your chosen format.
Frequently asked questions
Can I paste a screenshot directly without saving it as a file first?
Yes! Simply take a screenshot on Windows (Win+Shift+S) or Mac (Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4) and press Ctrl+V anywhere on the page.
What export formats are available?
You can export recognized text as plain .txt, structured Markdown (.md), or line-indexed .json.
Does it work on dark-mode screenshots?
Yes, the canvas preprocessor normalizes luminance contrast automatically.
Can I edit the extracted text before downloading?
Yes, the output panel is live-editable and pipes directly into our Text & Markdown tools.
Is there any daily scan limit?
No, scan as many images and screenshots as you need.