Extract Text from Image pulls the words out of a picture so you can copy, edit or search them. Use it on photos of book pages, printed letters, posters, signs, menus and slides; the text appears in a box you can correct and copy, and the image stays on your device.
Photo tips for better results
| Do | Avoid |
|---|---|
| Hold the phone parallel to the page | Steep angles that make lines slant |
| Use daylight or even room light | Flash glare and strong shadows across the text |
| Fill the frame with the text | Tiny text in a wide shot |
| Tap to focus on the words | Motion blur from a moving hand |
After extracting
- Paste the text into a document or note app to keep it.
- Paste it into a translator to read a sign or menu in another language.
- Search for a quote or product name you photographed.
Scanned PDF? Convert the page to an image with PDF to JPG first, then extract the text here.