Extract Text from Images with Microsoft PowerToys’ Image to Text Feature
The recent 0.86 update of Microsoft PowerToys introduces an exciting feature that enables users to extract text from images. Follow these steps to utilize this functionality effectively.
Prerequisites
- PowerToys version 0.876 or later installed on your device
- Ensure that Advanced Paste is enabled within PowerToys
Instructional Video
How to Extract Text: A Detailed Guide
Step 1: Start by copying the image from which you’d like to extract text. Alternatively, if you see something on your screen and wish to grab the text, take a screenshot. For a specific area, use the shortcut Win+Shift+S to capture the desired section with Windows Snip.
Step 2: Navigate to the destination where you intend to paste the extracted text from your screenshot.
Step 3: Place the cursor in a text input field and press Windows+Shift+V to activate the Advanced Paste feature from PowerToys.
Step 4: Choose the “Image to text” option to paste the text extracted from your image. The text from the copied image will then be inserted into your document.
That’s it!
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