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WebPion Read
Recover text from an image, PDF or text file
Read recovers readable text locally from images, PDFs and text files. For images and some scanned PDFs, OCR only uses a capability available on your device and in your browser. No AI and no upload of your file to an external analysis service.
Local OCR
No AI
No file upload
Review the result
Quick checks before extraction
Four simple checks that often improve the result before launching Read.
OrientationRotate the document if the text is tilted or upside down.
ReadabilityPrefer sharp, high-contrast and well-lit text.
ReviewCheck the extracted text before copying, sharing or reusing it.
What Read supports
ImageJPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF
PDFNative text or scan when local OCR is available
Text fileTXT, MD, JSON, CSV
Good to know
- OCR quality depends on readability, contrast, language and your browser capabilities.
- A PDF with selectable text is read directly. A scanned PDF requires an available local OCR capability.
- Regular text files are read as-is and do not need OCR.
The result depends on document readability. Review it before reuse.
Drop your file
Accepted formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP, AVIF, PDF, TXT, MD, JSON, CSV · Maximum size: 50 MB
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Preview and prepare
Your preview will appear here after selecting a file.
Processing stays on your device. File contents are not uploaded.
Extracted text
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When Read works well
Clear images
Straight text, sufficient contrast and adequate resolution.
Native-text PDF
Selectable text is recovered directly, without OCR.
Readable scans
A clean scan can be recognized when local OCR is available.
What Read does not do
Does not interpret meaning
Read recovers text; it does not understand or infer from the content.
Does not auto-correct
Document typos and recognition errors may remain.
Does not guarantee a perfect result
Recognition depends on the document, device and browser.
Why this tool may help
Read lets you recover readable text directly on your device so you can review, correct, reuse or verify it before another action.
- Local and private
- Fast for readable files
- Useful before reuse
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