Effective Date: January 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026
By creating an account or using ImageToTextOnline, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, please do not use the service. We reserve the right to update these terms at any time; continued use constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
ImageToTextOnline is a web-based Optical Character Recognition (OCR) application that extracts text from uploaded images and PDF files. The service supports JPG, PNG, GIF, JFIF, HEIC, and PDF formats. Registered users gain access to conversion history, account settings, and additional features.
You may register via email/password or Google OAuth 2.0. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials and for all activities that occur under your account. You must provide accurate, current information during registration. Accounts found to be in violation of these terms may be suspended or terminated at our discretion.
You agree not to:
The ImageToTextOnline application, including its design, code, and branding, is the property of its developers. You retain ownership of any content you upload. We do not claim rights over the text extracted from your images.
To ensure fair usage, API requests are subject to rate limits. Exceeding these limits may result in temporary restrictions on your access to the service. Rate limit details are communicated via standard HTTP headers.
We strive to maintain high availability but do not guarantee uninterrupted access. The service may be temporarily unavailable due to maintenance, updates, or circumstances beyond our control. This is an academic project and is provided on an "as is" basis.
ImageToTextOnline is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use of the service. OCR accuracy may vary depending on image quality and content.
We may terminate or suspend your account at any time, without prior notice, for conduct that we determine violates these terms or is harmful to other users, the service, or third parties. Upon termination, your right to use the service will immediately cease.
For questions regarding these Terms of Service, please reach out through the contact information provided on the application or via our GitHub repository.
Effective Date: January 2026 | Last Updated: March 2026
When you create an account, we collect:
Your information is used to:
Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:
Images uploaded for OCR conversion are processed in real-time using Tesseract.js. Uploaded images are not stored permanently on our servers. For registered users, the extracted text and filename are saved to your conversion history for your convenience. You may delete any history entry at any time.
We integrate with the following third-party services:
We use HTTPOnly cookies to store authentication tokens (JWT). These cookies are essential for
maintaining your login session and cannot be accessed by client-side scripts. We also use sessionStorage
for temporary UI state management, which is cleared when you close your browser.
Your account data is retained as long as your account is active. You may:
This service is not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date above. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes.
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through our GitHub repository or the contact information available within the application.