OCR Summarizer — Summarize Images & Scanned Documents with AI
ReadDocs includes OCR (text recognition) so you can summarize documents from photos, screenshots and scanned pages. Upload an image and get a clear summary, key points, and optional Q&A in seconds.
How it works
- Upload a photo, screenshot, or scanned page (JPG, PNG, etc.).
- ReadDocs uses OCR to extract the text.
- Get a summary and key points — and optional Q&A.
Works great for
- Scanned PDFs and printed documents
- Photos of notes, worksheets, letters or receipts
- Screenshots and images containing text
- Mobile camera uploads (no scanner needed)
Tips for best OCR results
- Use clear lighting and avoid shadows
- Keep text sharp and in focus
- Printed text works best; handwriting varies
Free vs Pro limits
Free users can summarize up to 3 documents per day. Pro includes 300 uploads per month.
Related tools
- PDF Summarizer — summarize PDFs instantly.
- Word (DOCX) Summarizer — summarize Word documents.
- AI Document Summarizer — summaries + key points for multiple file types.
FAQ
What is OCR?
OCR (Optical Character Recognition) extracts readable text from images and scans so it can be summarized.
Do I need a scanner?
No. Upload a photo from your phone — ReadDocs will extract the text and summarize it.
Does OCR work on handwriting?
OCR works best on clear printed text. Handwriting may work depending on clarity, lighting and legibility.
Is it free?
Yes — start free, and upgrade to Pro if you need higher limits.
Ready to summarize an image or scan?
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