# OCR Text Scanner: Extract Text — Text recognition from photos > Scan text from images and camera, convert to digital, edit, share, and save. (iPhone/iPad app by David Serrano Canales.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-text-scanner-extract-text/id1595622814 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [David Serrano Canales](https://appshunter.io/developer/1544987496) - Category: Utilities, Productivity - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 87 MB - Languages: American English, Catalan, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 7 more - Released: 2021-11-17 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-text-scanner-extract-text/id1595622814/reviews.md ## What is OCR Text Scanner? OCR Text Scanner is an OCR reader (Optical Character Recognition) that allows you to scan text from the physical world with your device's camera, extract text, and convert it to digital format quickly and easily. Features: - Image to text: scan any text with the camera to extract text and get its digital representation - Photo to text: scan local images on your device to convert any picture to text - Copy, edit, and share all the texts you have scanned - Convert text scanned with the OCR reader to a PDF file - Review any text previously recognized with the OCR scanner in the History section > How does this application work? To start text scanning, all you have to do is open the application, which by default will open with the camera scanner ready to scan text. From there you just have to point at the text you want to scan and press the “Scan” button. The app will show you a preview of the captured image, at this point you can choose to scan only a fraction of the taken image if you don't want to scan it all. The application will then proceed to perform text recognition and show you the recognized characters, allowing you to go from image to text quickly and easily. > Can I convert an existing picture to text? Of course! To do a photo to text conversion, go to the image scanning section and press the button to choose an image. A selector will open where you can choose which pre-existing image from your device you want to scan. From this point the process is exactly the same as when scanning with the camera: you will be shown a preview of the image where you can choose to scan it all or just a fraction, then the text recognition will start and you will be shown the recognized characters. > What can I do with scanned texts? After using the text scanner function to recognize text, it will be displayed on the screen. Here you can edit the recognized text to make any corrections you deem appropriate. You can then copy that text to use it in any other application on your device, as well as share it with other people or applications through the sharing option. Additionally, users who have subscribed to the Premium membership can also automatically convert scanned text into a PDF file. > Is there any type of record of the scanned texts? Yes. All texts that have been scanned with the text reader function, regardless of whether they were scanned with your device's camera or by image file recognition, are stored in the History section. Go to this section to see all these texts and click on any of them to see their details, copy it, share it, or export it to a file in PDF format. Here you can also delete texts that you no longer want to keep. > Which characters are supported? The app supports text recognition for Latin, Chinese, Devanagari, Japanese, and Korean characters. Select the character detection mode that matches the text in your image before scanning, so the image scanner can recognise the right type of writing. In short, OCR Text Scanner is your trusted OCR scanner to extract text from any picture you capture with your camera or any image you already have. It lets you perform all the appropriate actions on your scans and gives you the power of digitisation within your mobile device. Download now to start digitising text! ## Key features - Scan text from camera - Convert local images to text - Copy and edit scanned text - Share recognized text - Convert to PDF (Premium) - History of scanned texts ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium | $7.49 | per month | | Premium | $37.99 | per year | | Premium | $17.99 | per year | | Premium | $11.99 | per year | | Premium | $2.99 | per month | | Premium | $3.99 | per month | | Premium | $8.99 | per year | | Premium | $5.99 | per month | | Premium | $17.99 | per year | | Premium | $12.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time | | Premium | $17.99 | one-time | | Premium | $34.99 | one-time | | Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-text-scanner-extract-text/id1595622814/reviews.md ### 5/5 — OCR Scanner! *2022-01-27* I love it! So easy and it saves so much time for documents that you do not have saved. I am so thankful for it! ## Frequently asked questions about OCR Text Scanner ### How does OCR Text Scanner work? OCR Text Scanner uses your device's camera or existing images to recognize and convert text into a digital format. You simply point your camera at text or select an image, and the app performs optical character recognition. ### Can I edit scanned text with OCR Text Scanner? Yes, after scanning text, you can edit it directly within the app to make any necessary corrections before copying, sharing, or saving. ### Does OCR Text Scanner have ads? Yes, OCR Text Scanner contains advertisements. ### What is the Premium membership for OCR Text Scanner? The Premium membership allows users to automatically convert scanned text into a PDF file. Subscription plans vary in price and duration. ### How do I access past scans in OCR Text Scanner? All texts scanned with OCR Text Scanner are stored in the History section, where you can review, copy, share, or export them. ### What devices is OCR Text Scanner available on? OCR Text Scanner is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### How often is OCR Text Scanner updated? The app was last updated on May 11, 2026, with version 1.15.2. ### What is the age rating for OCR Text Scanner? OCR Text Scanner has an age rating of 17+. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.15.3 — 2026-08-10 This update includes minor improvements and bug fixes to provide a better experience. ### 1.15.2 — 2026-05-11 This update includes minor improvements and some bug fixes. ### 1.15.1 — 2026-04-07 This version adds support for more languages, along with minor adjustments and bug fixes. ### 1.15.0 — 2025-12-08 This version improves the cropping screen experience, adds image rotation capability, and optimizes overall app performance. ### 1.14.0 — 2025-10-25 This update includes minor improvements and some bug fixes. ## Apps similar to OCR Text Scanner | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FP Scanner-photo scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fp-scanner-photo-scan/id1558779233) | 4.4 (151) | Free | Utilities | | [Text Extract(文字提取)-PDF Scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-extract-pdf-scanner/id1447870163) | 4.4 (39) | Free | Utilities | | [Image to Text Scanner OCR Scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-to-text-scanner-ocr-scan/id6451406772) | 4.4 (137) | Free | Utilities | | [OCR Scanner - Scan PDF & Image](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scanner-scan-pdf-and-image/id1457704919) | 4.6 (107) | Free | Utilities | | [Prizmo Go › Text scanner (OCR)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prizmo-go-text-scanner-ocr/id1183367390) | 4.4 (278) | Free | Utilities | | [Text Scanner AI - OCR Scan](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-scanner-ai-ocr-scan/id1619656753) | 4.7 (579) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by David Serrano Canales - [Birthday Reminder & Alarm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthday-reminder-and-alarm/id1549368809) - [Super QR Code Reader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-qr-code-reader/id1555752419) - [Weight Tracker: Diary & BMI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weight-tracker-diary-and-bmi/id1569575758) - [WiFi QR Connect](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wifi-qr-connect/id1577760901) - [Menu QR Restaurant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/menu-qr-restaurant/id1594834458) All apps by David Serrano Canales: https://appshunter.io/developer/1544987496 ## Related topics [read text scanner](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/read-text-scanner) · [text recognition camera](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-recognition-camera) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*