To copy text from an image, you can use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, which converts the text in images into editable and selectable text. Here are several effective methods:

Using OCR Apps and Software

• Open an OCR app (such as Adobe Scan, Microsoft OneNote, or Google Docs) and scan or upload the image. The app will recognize the text in the image and allow you to copy or edit it

• For example, in Microsoft OneNote, you can right-click the inserted image and select Copy Text from Picture , then paste the extracted text elsewhere

• Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Scan also provide OCR features to convert images or scanned documents into editable text

Online Tools

• Websites like imagetotext.info, Prepostseo, Editpad, and extracttextfromimage.com offer free online OCR services. You upload your image, click a convert or extract button, and then copy or download the extracted text

Built-in OS Features

• Windows 11 includes a Snipping Tool with OCR capabilities that lets you extract text directly from screenshots or images

Using Google Drive and Docs

• Upload your image to Google Drive, right-click it, and open with Google Docs. The image will appear with the extracted text below, which you can then copy

Summary of Steps

1. Choose an OCR tool or app (e.g., OneNote, Adobe Scan, Google Docs, or an online converter).
2. Upload or scan your image.
3. Let the OCR process recognize the text.
4. Copy or download the extracted text for your use.

OCR works best with clear, high-quality images but can also handle handwriting and low-resolution images increasingly well

. After extraction, it’s advisable to review the text for accuracy. This approach saves time compared to manual typing and is useful for extracting text from photos, screenshots, scanned documents, or handwritten notes