HEIC to Text Converter
Extract text from iPhone photos without converting first.
Best for iPhone users who want to OCR HEIC photos without converting to JPG first.
▸▾HEIC decode adds processing time
HEIC files are decoded to PNG before OCR runs — this takes a few extra seconds per file compared to JPG input.
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Accepts .HEIC, .HEIF · Up to 1,000 files
How it works
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Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste from clipboard. Up to 1,000 files at once.
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Everything runs in your browser via WebAssembly. HEIC to Text Converter happens locally — no server involved.
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Frequently asked questions
No. HEIC decoding and OCR both run in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default since iOS 11. It produces smaller files than JPG at similar quality. Most OCR tools require you to convert to JPG first — this tool accepts HEIC directly.
iPhone cameras are sharp enough that a well-framed, well-lit photo of a document typically reads at 94–98% accuracy on printed text. Accuracy drops when the page is at a steep angle, partly in shadow, or contains handwriting mixed with print. Check the review panel's amber highlights before using the text in anything important.
HEIC files must be decoded to PNG before OCR can run — this adds a few extra seconds per file compared to JPG. The quality of the output is the same once decoding is done.
Yes. HEIC and HEIF are the same format with different extensions. Both are accepted.