Text Extractor
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Extracts text from images and lets you download the results. Quickly convert scanned documents or pictures into editable text for easy use.
Scrape hundreds of webpages in one click with the Thunderbit Chrome Extension. Prefer to hand this job to AI? Use the Thunderbit API or Thunderbit MCP. Want us to run it for you? Use our Web Scraping Service.
Extract Text from ImagesUse Thunderbit to pull text from any image in seconds—no manual typing required.
Install fromChrome Web Store
Extract Text from Images
Thunderbit’s Text Extractor reads images, turning them into clean, structured text you can copy, edit, or export. Just upload your file and let the AI handle the extraction—no technical skills needed.
Combine this with Thunderbit’s web scraping features to gather, summarize, and format data from websites, subpages, and documents. Export your extracted text to Google Sheets, Airtable, or Notion for streamlined workflows.
How to Extract Text Using Thunderbit
STEP 1Download and InstallDownload and install the Thunderbit Chrome Extension from the Thunderbit Chrome Extension Download Page. Once installed, log in or create a free account to get started.
STEP 2Open ExtensionNavigate to the image file from which you want to extract text. Open the Thunderbit Chrome Extension and select either the "Upload a PDF" or "Upload an Image" tab, depending on your file type. Upload your file by dragging and dropping it into the designated area.
STEP 3Click the Extract Text ButtonClick the "Extract Text" button. Thunderbit will process your image and extract the text content. Once extraction is complete, you can download the extracted text or copy it for use in other applications.
Learn how to extract text from images
What This Tool Does
This tool focuses on converting text from image files. It allows you to quickly turn visual content into editable text. Whether you're digitizing notes, processing screenshots, or extracting text from printed pages, this section introduces the core purpose of the tool.
Extract Text from Images
With the Text Extractor, you can upload image files such as JPG or PNG and retrieve the text contained within them. This is especially useful for digitizing printed materials, business cards, or screenshots. The tool uses advanced recognition technology to ensure accurate results, saving you time and reducing the risk of missing important information.
Download and Use Extracted Text
After extracting text from your image, you can download the results as a plain text file. This makes it easy to copy, edit, or share the content as needed. Whether you’re preparing documents for editing, translation, or archiving, the output is ready for immediate use in your preferred applications.
Streamline Data Entry and Document Processing
The Text Extractor is perfect for anyone looking to streamline data entry or document processing tasks. Businesses can use it to digitize contracts, invoices, or receipts, while educators and students can convert notes and study materials. By turning static files into editable text, you can improve productivity and keep your information organized.
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What users say about Thunderbit
Taryn W.Growth Strategist@Thunderbit changed how I run competitor research. I click 'AI Suggest Fields,' and it builds a clean table across paginated results—no coding, no CSS. Huge time-saver when analyzing product data from long-tail marketplaces.
Miles T.Sales Development ConsultantI use Thunderbit to grab emails and phone numbers from directories. It extracts clean contact info in one click, and exporting to Sheets or Notion takes seconds. No extra setup, no coding—just usable data ready to work with.
Rhea C.E-commerce AnalystThunderbit helps me monitor SKU data across multiple pages. I scrape the listings, then use Subpage Scraping to pull full product specs, pricing, reviews, and stock. The AI organizes everything into columns I define.
Cassian B.Real Estate AdvisorThunderbit's Scheduled Scraper makes real estate tracking easier. I describe the interval in plain English, and it automatically pulls updated listings, prices, and links without touching the setup again. Simple and very practical.
Dorian B.Content & SEO SpecialistI use Thunderbit's Field AI Prompts to clean and tag scraped blog content. It extracts titles, authors, and even suggests categories. Works great across dynamic sites and subpages—perfect for building structured SEO datasets.
Lina K.Marketplace Operations LeadWe track SKUs from niche stores using Thunderbit. Cloud Scraping handles 50 pages at a time, and for login-required sites, we switch to browser mode. It’s fast, flexible, and doesn’t need ongoing maintenance or manual edits.
Jorge F.Inbound Sales ManagerThunderbit’s AI Autofill is a lifesaver. After scraping contact info, I use it to fill lead forms directly in my browser. I just select the tab, and it fills everything using the scraped row. No manual input needed.
Alina D.Freelance ResearcherI rely on Thunderbit for extracting data from PDFs, image-based sites, and infinite scroll pages. It handles messy formats with AI and delivers ready-to-export tables I can send to Google Sheets or Airtable in seconds.
Taryn W.Growth Strategist@Thunderbit changed how I run competitor research. I click 'AI Suggest Fields,' and it builds a clean table across paginated results—no coding, no CSS. Huge time-saver when analyzing product data from long-tail marketplaces.
Miles T.Sales Development ConsultantI use Thunderbit to grab emails and phone numbers from directories. It extracts clean contact info in one click, and exporting to Sheets or Notion takes seconds. No extra setup, no coding—just usable data ready to work with.
Rhea C.E-commerce AnalystThunderbit helps me monitor SKU data across multiple pages. I scrape the listings, then use Subpage Scraping to pull full product specs, pricing, reviews, and stock. The AI organizes everything into columns I define.
Cassian B.Real Estate AdvisorThunderbit's Scheduled Scraper makes real estate tracking easier. I describe the interval in plain English, and it automatically pulls updated listings, prices, and links without touching the setup again. Simple and very practical.
Dorian B.Content & SEO SpecialistI use Thunderbit's Field AI Prompts to clean and tag scraped blog content. It extracts titles, authors, and even suggests categories. Works great across dynamic sites and subpages—perfect for building structured SEO datasets.
Lina K.Marketplace Operations LeadWe track SKUs from niche stores using Thunderbit. Cloud Scraping handles 50 pages at a time, and for login-required sites, we switch to browser mode. It’s fast, flexible, and doesn’t need ongoing maintenance or manual edits.
Jorge F.Inbound Sales ManagerThunderbit’s AI Autofill is a lifesaver. After scraping contact info, I use it to fill lead forms directly in my browser. I just select the tab, and it fills everything using the scraped row. No manual input needed.
Alina D.Freelance ResearcherI rely on Thunderbit for extracting data from PDFs, image-based sites, and infinite scroll pages. It handles messy formats with AI and delivers ready-to-export tables I can send to Google Sheets or Airtable in seconds.
