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How can I extract text from an image on my computer?
Hi everyone, I have some images that contain important text, and I plan to extract the text into an editable format (like Word or plain text). I know this is usually done with OCR, but I'm not sure ...
To extract text from image on Windows computer, you can use several free tools and methods. Here are some popular options:
1. Using Microsoft OneNote (Built-in)
Microsoft OneNote has a built-in OCR feature that can extract text from images.
Steps:
- Open OneNote (comes with Windows 10/11 or free via Microsoft Store).
- Insert your image:
Drag and drop the image into a note, or
Go to Insert > Pictures to add the image. - Right-click on the image and select Copy Text from Picture.
- Paste the copied text into any document or text editor.
2. Using Google Keep (Online)
Google Keep can extract text from images for free.
Steps:
- Go to Google Keep and sign in.
- Click Add Note > Image icon to upload your image.
- Once uploaded, click on the image, then select Grab Image Text (available when you click the three dots menu).
- The text will be extracted and displayed, which you can copy and paste.