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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...
You can easily convert pictures to text on Windows 11 with built-in tools. The Snipping Tool now has a Text Actions option to copy text directly from screenshots. Microsoft PowerToys Text Extractor (Win + Shift + T) also works great for quick OCR. For scanned documents, OneNote lets you right-click an image and choose Copy Text from Picture. For best accuracy, use clear, high-contrast images—printed text works best, while handwriting may need extra cleanup.