Turn images into editable text
ScannerFlow reads the words inside your photos and scans with on-device OCR — so you can copy, edit, and reuse the text instead of retyping it by hand.
Free to download · Android · Free to try
What it does
OCR that lives in your pocket
Optical character recognition (OCR) reads the printed and typed words inside an image and converts them into real, selectable text — no manual typing.
On-device recognition
Text is recognized directly on your phone, so extraction is fast and your pages stay with you.
Editable output
Recognized text drops into a panel you can fix, copy, and paste wherever you need it.
Searchable scans
Keep the original as a searchable PDF so the words stay findable long after you scan.
How it works
From photo to text in four steps
Clean the image first, then extract — that order is what makes the recognition accurate.
- 1
Capture or import the image
Scan a page with the camera or choose an existing photo from your gallery. ScannerFlow auto-crops and straightens it first for cleaner recognition.
- 2
Enhance for sharper characters
Apply a high-contrast filter so the text stands out from the background — this is what gives OCR the best chance at every letter.
- 3
Run on-device OCR
Tap to extract text. ScannerFlow recognizes the words directly on your phone and lays them out in an editable text panel.
- 4
Copy, edit, or share
Tweak any characters, then copy the text into a note, email, or document — or keep the scan as a searchable PDF for later.
Why ScannerFlow
The image-to-text app built for accuracy
AI-native
Beyond plain OCR — ask the AI about your scan or summarize what it says, all inside the app.
Clean & easy
Scan, extract, copy. The interface stays out of the way so you get to the text fast.
Mobile-first
OCR designed for the phone camera, with auto-crop and enhancement built into the capture.
Accurate output
Perspective correction and contrast filters sharpen characters before recognition for stronger results.
Use cases
What people extract text from
Copy text from a printout
Lift paragraphs off a paper handout straight into a document without retyping.
Digitize receipts
Pull amounts and merchant names out of receipts for expenses and records.
Quote from books
Capture a passage from a book or article and paste it where you need it.
Business card details
Extract names, phone numbers, and emails from a card into your contacts.
Forms & labels
Read serial numbers, codes, and form fields without manual transcription.
Whiteboard notes
Turn a photo of a meeting whiteboard into text you can clean up and circulate.
Want a flat document instead of raw text? Scan to PDF. Or explore the full document scanner feature hub.
Image-to-text FAQ
How do I extract text from an image?
Open ScannerFlow, scan a page or pick a photo from your library, and the app runs OCR on the image. Recognized text appears in a panel you can copy, edit, or share. The whole process takes a few seconds and happens on your phone.
Does OCR work offline?
Yes. ScannerFlow performs text recognition on-device, so you can convert images to text without a network connection and your pages are not uploaded just to be read.
How accurate is the text recognition?
Accuracy is high on clean, well-lit printed text. ScannerFlow first straightens and enhances the image, which sharpens characters and improves results. Good lighting and a flat page give the most reliable extraction.
Can it read handwriting?
OCR is optimized for printed and typed text. Neat block handwriting can often be recognized, but cursive and messy notes are less reliable. For typed documents and printed pages, results are strong.
What languages are supported?
ScannerFlow recognizes a wide range of Latin-script languages and several others. For best results, scan one language at a time with clear, high-contrast text.
Can I save the extracted text as a file?
Yes. After OCR you can copy the text to any app, or keep the scan as a searchable PDF. If you mainly want a clean document, see our scan-to-PDF workflow.
Stop retyping. Start extracting.
Download ScannerFlow and pull editable text out of your next photo or scan in seconds.