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Screenshot to Text Paste a Screenshot, Copy the Text

Copy the text out of a screenshot of a chat, error message, web page, video frame or app that won't let you select it. Paste the screenshot with Ctrl+V and the words appear in seconds, read on your own device.

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Step by step

How to Copy Text from a Screenshot

  1. 1

    Take the screenshot

    On Windows press Win+Shift+S, on a Mac Cmd+Ctrl+Shift+4, or use your phone's screenshot buttons. Capture only the part with the text.

  2. 2

    Paste it here

    Press Ctrl+V on this page (no need to save a file first), or pick the saved screenshot from your gallery or folder.

  3. 3

    Check the language

    English is selected. For text in Bangla, Hindi, Arabic, Spanish, French or Chinese, choose it and tap Extract again.

  4. 4

    Copy the text

    Tap Copy Text to put it on your clipboard, or Download as .TXT to keep it.

FAQ

Screenshot to Text: Questions

How do I copy text from a screenshot?

Copy the screenshot to the clipboard (Win+Shift+S on Windows does this), open this page and press Ctrl+V. The text appears in a box below the image, ready to copy.

Is it safe for screenshots of private chats or bank details?

Yes. The screenshot is read by an OCR engine running inside your browser and is never uploaded. Close the tab and nothing is left behind.

Can I use it on my phone?

Yes. Take the screenshot, then tap Paste or choose a screenshot and pick it from your gallery. It works in Chrome, Safari and other modern mobile browsers.

Why does small text come out wrong?

Tiny text has too few pixels to read reliably. Zoom in on the screen before taking the screenshot, or capture a smaller area; small images are also enlarged automatically before reading.

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