JPEG to TXT

Upload a JPEG file and download it as TXT. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a JPEG file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the JPEG file on the orange block above, or press “Choose JPEG”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to TXT”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the TXT file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How JPEG to TXT conversion works

JPEG is an image format: it uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. TXT is a document format that contains raw Unicode or ASCII characters with no embedded formatting, fonts, or layout information. This embeds the raster image inside a document container, fixing its dimensions on the page. Metadata such as creation date is preserved where the target format supports it; features the target format cannot represent are dropped. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support TXT natively or when the target platform only accepts TXT. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.

Sources and specifications

When to convert

What the TXT file is good for and why people convert to it.

  • Intelligent 2-step conversion process
  • Optimized through PDF intermediate format
  • Extracting printed addresses or labels from a scanned JPEG
  • Converting a screenshot of a document into editable notes

Where your file goes

  • It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
  • The TXT file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting JPEG to TXT.

Ask supportAll questions
What does JPEG to TXT conversion actually produce?
A JPEG is a compressed raster image, while TXT is plain text with no formatting. The converter uses OCR to read characters from the image and outputs them as editable text.
Will the TXT file match the JPEG text perfectly?
Not always—OCR accuracy depends on resolution, blur, and JPEG compression artifacts. Poor contrast or unusual fonts can cause misrecognized characters, so proofreading is recommended.
Does converting JPEG to TXT preserve the original image quality?
No. TXT contains only characters; it cannot represent pixels, colors, or layout from the JPEG. Any visual details are lost during OCR-only conversion.
Is the resulting TXT compatible across devices and software?
Yes. TXT is plain text, so it opens in any text editor and is easy to index or import. JPEG-specific features like EXIF metadata are not carried into TXT.

Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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