AI-Powered Text Scanner
Stop Saving Screenshots. Start Saving Information.
Turn any photo into organized, searchable info cards in 3 seconds. AI that understands context—not just text.
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Sound Familiar?
You're not alone. These daily frustrations happen to everyone.
Buried in Screenshots
Your gallery is full of WiFi passwords, receipts, and notes you'll never find again.
Can't Find What You Need
Scrolling through hundreds of photos looking for that one important detail.
Manual Copying is Tedious
Typing out text from images wastes your valuable time.
Meet Textora
The smarter way to capture and organize text from any image.
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Snap or Import
Take a photo or select from your gallery
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AI Extracts
Our AI instantly reads and understands the content
3
Organized Cards
Get searchable, categorized info cards automatically
Perfect For
Real solutions for everyday situations.
WiFi Passwords
Never ask for the WiFi password twice
Receipts & Invoices
Track expenses effortlessly
Business Cards
Save contacts in seconds
Documents
Digitize important papers instantly
Handwritten Notes
Convert your handwriting to text
Menus & Signs
Capture info on the go
90+ Languages
Scan & Translate Any Language
Extract text from images in 90+ languages and instantly translate it. From Chinese documents to Arabic signs — Textora handles it all on-device.
- On-device text recognition
- Built-in translation to any language
- Auto language detection
100% Private
100% Private. Works Offline.
Your documents never leave your iPhone. Textora processes everything on-device using Apple's Vision framework — no internet required, no cloud uploads, ever.
- No internet needed
- No cloud uploads
- No account required
Handwriting OCR
Digitise Handwritten Notes Instantly
From meeting notes to recipes, from letters to sticky notes — Textora reads your handwriting and converts it into editable, searchable digital text.
- Handwritten notes & letters
- Passports, IDs & documents
- Receipts & business cards
See Textora in Action
Powerful features designed for everyday use.
Powerful Features
Everything you need to manage text from images.
AI-Powered OCR
Advanced text recognition that works in any language
Smart Categories
Automatic organization based on content type
Instant Search
Find any text across all your cards
Cloud Sync
Access your cards from any device
Offline Mode
Works without internet connection
Secure Storage
Your data is encrypted and private
Loved by Users
See what people are saying about Textora.
"Finally, no more scrolling through hundreds of screenshots to find that WiFi password!"
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Sarah M.
Marketing Manager
"As a freelancer, tracking receipts was a nightmare. Textora changed everything."
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James K.
Freelance Designer
"The AI is incredibly accurate. Even reads my messy handwriting!"
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Emily R.
Student
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Textora.
What is Textora?
Textora is an AI-powered OCR app for iPhone that extracts text from photos, documents, screenshots, and handwritten notes. It organizes extracted text into searchable Knowledge Cards and processes everything on-device for complete privacy.
Is Textora free?
Yes. Textora is free to download and use. Core OCR features including text extraction, Knowledge Cards, and batch scanning are available at no cost. No subscription or account is required.
Does Textora work offline?
Yes. Textora processes all text recognition on-device using Apple's Vision framework. It works completely without an internet connection — your documents never leave your phone.
How many languages does Textora support?
Textora supports 90+ languages for text recognition, including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and many more — all processed on-device.
Is Textora a good alternative to Google Lens?
Yes. Textora is the best privacy-focused Google Lens alternative for OCR on iPhone. Unlike Google Lens, Textora processes images on-device without uploading them to cloud servers and requires no Google account.
What happened to Microsoft Lens? What should I use instead?
Microsoft Lens was retired in January 2026. Textora is a recommended replacement that offers on-device OCR, Knowledge Cards for organizing scanned text, and works without an account — features Microsoft Lens users loved.
What are Knowledge Cards in Textora?
Knowledge Cards are Textora's way of organizing extracted text. Instead of dumping raw OCR text, Textora creates structured, searchable cards that highlight key information like names, dates, amounts, and addresses from your documents.
Is Textora safe for scanning sensitive documents?
Yes. Textora is one of the most private OCR apps available. All text recognition happens on your iPhone's neural engine — images never leave your device. If you optionally enable cloud AI features, Textora auto-redacts sensitive data before processing.
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