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How to Extract Text from an Image

Open a picture or a region of the screen, then copy the words out of it.

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1

Choose the recognition language

Open Screenshot OCR in Freemore OCR and select the model that matches the text. Choose the reading-order setting before capturing.

2

Capture or paste the image

Press Win+Alt+C and select a screen region, or use Win+Alt+V for a clipboard image. Recognition starts after capture or paste.

3

Review and copy the result

Compare the recognized text with the source image, correct any errors and copy the text you need. Names, numbers and punctuation are worth checking carefully.

4

Use Batch Images for saved files

For JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP or TIFF files, open Batch Images and choose the model before starting. Add files or folders, choose a destination, and export TXT, plain text, Markdown, CSV or JSON Lines.

  • On this PCThe picture is not sent out for recognition.
  • Pictures and screenshotsJPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, TIFF, or a screen region.
  • Copy or batch exportCopy screenshot text; export saved-image batches in several formats.
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Windows 10 or 11 · 64-bit · Version 8.1.0