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How do I convert a picture to text from Windows 11?
Hi everyone, I have several screenshots from scanned documents and I'd like to extract the text so I can edit or copy it. I've heard this is possible with OCR (Optical Character Recognition), but no...
Captura2Text is a lightweight OCR tool for Windows that allows you to quickly convert picture to text or from screen regions. It's user-friendly and doesn’t require complex setup, making it a good choice for simple, quick text capture tasks on Windows 11.
Potential Errors and How to Avoid Them
- Incorrect Text Capture: Keep the capture area well-defined. Avoid capturing unnecessary background elements.
- Clipboard Issues: The extracted text is usually copied to clipboard. Verify it before pasting, especially with complex images.
- Limited Formatting Support: Captura2Text extracts plain text; it does not preserve formatting, which can sometimes lead to misinterpretation of layout.
Advantages of Converting Picture to Text
- Very lightweight, free, and portable.
- Quick for on-the-fly text extraction during screen work.
- No need for extensive setup or image editing.