СКАНЕР

СКАНЕР

@scannertext_bot
FreeRU

A free Russian-language OCR bot that recognizes printed text in a photo and sends back the typed-out result.

Key features

  • OCR focused on printed text
  • Russian-first recognition quality
  • Free to use
  • Simple send-and-receive workflow

What СКАНЕР does

СКАНЕР (scannertext_bot) is explicit about scope right in its own description: it recognizes printed text in an image and sends back the typed-out result. That focus on printed rather than handwritten text is a useful thing to know upfront, since it sets realistic expectations for what kind of source material will work best. As a Russian-first bot, it's a natural fit for extracting text from Russian-language documents, book pages, screenshots or signs where language-specific character recognition matters — Cyrillic OCR quality varies significantly between different engines, and a bot built with Russian as a primary focus tends to handle it more reliably than one adapted from an English-first system. The bot lists a contact for questions and advertising, a sign it's actively maintained. As a single-purpose text scanner without translation or formatting extras, it does one specific job directly: turn a photo of printed text into text you can copy, search, or reuse.

How to start

  1. Open @scannertext_bot and press Start
  2. Send a photo with printed text
  3. Receive the recognized text

Commands

/startOpen the bot

Pricing and limits

Free

Pros / Cons

  • Strong fit for Russian-language text
  • Free
  • Simple, direct workflow
  • Handwritten text is out of scope
  • Exact usage limits aren't published

Score breakdown

CriterionWeightPoints
Functionality256 / 10
Reliability & speed156 / 10
Popularity & trust155 / 10
Price & free tier1010 / 10
Usability107 / 10
Safety & privacy106 / 10
Freshness56 / 10
Localization59 / 10
No intrusive ads58 / 10
Score10066.0

How we rank

FAQ

Does it recognize handwriting?

No, its own description specifies printed text recognition rather than handwriting.

Is it good with Russian text specifically?

Yes, it's a Russian-first OCR bot, which tends to give more reliable Cyrillic recognition than English-first alternatives.

Technical details

  • Inline mode
  • Mini App
  • Works in groups
  • Works in channels
  • Accepts voice
  • Accepts files
  • Requires phone number
  • Requires registration
  • Shows ads
  • Works in Russia without VPN

Checked September 4, 2026 · Updated September 5, 2026 · Report a problem