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OCR for Researchers
Extract editable text from archival scans, article screenshots and photographed sources. Verify quotations and preserve source references.
Free to use Private by design No sign-up
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JPG, PNG, WEBP · Max 15 MB Core processing is local. Optional cloud actions are clearly labeled and TextImageMaker does not store their inputs.
SIMPLE BY DESIGN
How OCR for Researchers works
Go from source image to useful result in three straightforward steps.
Recognize the page
Select its language and run local OCR.
→Verify and cite
Compare quotations with the source before adding a citation.
MADE FOR REAL WORK
Useful whenever text gets stuck in an image
Archival material
Create searchable drafts from historical scans.
Quotation capture
Reduce typing from an image-based source.
Multilingual research
Extract source text before a separate translation step.
Browser based Private
WHY TEXTIMAGEMAKER
Less friction. More useful text.
Everything is designed to help you finish the task quickly and confidently.
- Multiple recognition languages
- Local processing
- Editable research notes
Maintain source fidelity
Save the scan reference, page number and correction notes alongside extracted text. This preserves a clear path back to the original evidence.
For two-column articles or marginal annotations, crop sections and process them separately. Never silently modernize spelling inside a direct quotation.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
Is OCR output suitable as a quotation?+
Only after comparison with the original. Preserve punctuation, spelling and page references required by your citation style.
Can it read old typefaces?+
Results vary. Uneven paper, historical fonts and marginal notes often require more correction.
Are my files uploaded?+
OCR runs in your browser. Your file is only sent to a configured cloud provider if you explicitly choose a labeled AI repair action.