# Simple OCR — Extract text from images

> Offline image to text extraction tool supporting 8 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Mark OGorman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-ocr/id1265587199 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark OGorman](https://appshunter.io/developer/935239713)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.58/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 110 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-ocr/id1265587199/reviews.md

## What is Simple OCR?

Simple OCR app uses a basic crop window which automatically sizes to your selected image

You can extract text from photos taken with the camera or images select from the camera roll

Once processed, the extracted text can be copied to the clipboard or the scan (image & text) can be saved to history for later use.

There are 8 languages supported English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

No internet connection is required as all language files are installed within the app!

## Key features

- Extract text from images
- Use camera or photo library
- Offline functionality
- Copy text to clipboard
- Save scans to history
- Supports 8 languages

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-ocr/id1265587199/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Swing and a miss

*2018-06-18, version 1.0.3*

Worked not at all. Got gibberish on each scan.

## Frequently asked questions about Simple OCR

### What languages does Simple OCR support?

Simple OCR supports 8 languages: English, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. All language files are installed within the app, allowing for offline use.

### Can I use Simple OCR without an internet connection?

Yes, Simple OCR works entirely offline. All necessary language files are included within the app, so you do not need an internet connection to extract text from images.

### How do I get the extracted text from Simple OCR?

Once text is extracted, you can easily copy it to your clipboard for use in other applications. You can also save the scan, including both the image and the extracted text, to your history for later reference.

### What devices is Simple OCR compatible with?

Simple OCR is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users who need a convenient text extraction tool.

### How often is Simple OCR updated?

Simple OCR was last updated on August 3, 2017, to version 1.0.3. As of this update, there have been no subsequent releases, indicating a potentially infrequent update schedule.

### What is the age rating for Simple OCR?

Simple OCR has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences. This rating suggests that the app contains no mature content.

### Does Simple OCR have ads?

The provided data does not specify whether Simple OCR contains advertisements. However, as it is a free application, there is a possibility of ads being present.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.3 — 2017-08-03

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Minor bug fix
Tidy up processing

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