Local OCR Text Extraction: Why Free Online Converters Risk Your Data

Need to extract text from a scanned document or screenshot? Many users upload sensitive images to free online OCR websites without realizing their documents are saved on public servers.

Online OCR tools frequently log image contents to train machine learning models or sell data. If your screenshot contains passcodes, financial numbers, or client names, cloud conversion creates a major data leak risk.

SilkySnip performs 100% local OCR directly on your Mac or PC screen. Your images and extracted text never touch the cloud, allowing you to copy text safely.