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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 ...
Microsoft PowerToys is Microsoft's free open source tool suite for advanced users, and its built-in Text Extractor feature is deeply integrated with Windows 10 /11 system, which can quickly extract the text of the image, easy to operate.
To use Microsoft PowerToys, the steps are simple:
1.Download and install
- Visit the official PowerToys download page to complete the installation.
2.Open Text Extractor function
- Open the software, select Text Extractor in the left menu bar, and then open the Enable Text Extractor switch, the default shortcut key is (Win+Shift+T) .
3.Extract text from image
- Use the shortcut key, the mouse cursor into a crosshair style drag the box to select the text. Text will be automatically copied, press Ctrl + V will be able to paste to use.
For me, Microsoft PowerToys is my best solution because it is fast, privacy-oriented, and can run anywhere on the screen.