Microsoft has added an OCR function (Optical Character Recognition) to the Windows Photos app, which basically means it can now recognize text in an image and instantly extract it for you. To use this ...

Why it matters: Windows 11's Snipping Tool already allows you to copy text from images, offering functionality similar to Apple's Live Text – but Microsoft's implementation involves a few more steps.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There are all kinds of reasons why you might want to extract text ...