Have you ever stumbled across an image that contains text you want to extract? If the text is small, you can type it, but in most cases the text will be long. In such cases it would be easier to extract and edit the entire content. Fortunately, there are a few handy workarounds to get the job done. Let’s take a look at five effective ways to search text inside images directly in Chrome.
How do I extract text from an internal image in Chrome?
When you receive an image or find one that contains the text you want, it can be difficult to work with. Fortunately, some tools can help you extract and search text inside images. You can then use the text as you wish. Here we’ll look at five such tools.
Method 1 – Search for images with Google
The simplest way is to use Chrome’s ‘Search for images with Google’ feature. This method allows you to call Google Lens and extract text from it.
To use this method, follow these simple steps:
One. Open the image, right-click and select ‘.Search for images with Google.”
2. This will open Google Lens as a sidebar. click “text.”
three. Scroll down and click “Select all text.”
4. Now that the text is selected, click ‘.copyClick ” to copy the text to your clipboard.
5. You can now paste the text into your Word document.
Method 2 – Docsumo
Docsumo is a Chrome extension that uses OCR to extract text from various locations. This method is very convenient and also allows you to edit and translate text using Google Translate.
To set up and use Docsumo, follow these steps:
One. Install the Docsumo extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Pin the extension to your browser for easy access.
three. Open the image and click on the extension. We chose “.Capture selection” Choose just the image from the two options.
4. Select the image using the selection tool.
5. A pop-up will appear at the bottom right. “Click .Copy textClick ” to copy it to your clipboard.
6. Now paste the copied text into your Word document.
Method 3 – Copyfish
Copyfish also uses OCR for text extraction. This extension allows you to select a specific area of the screen from which you want to extract text.
To use Copyfish, please follow the steps below:
One. Install the Copyfish extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Pin your extension for easy access.
three. Click Copyfish Extension and select the area you want to extract text from.
4. Click ‘ to copy the text.copy to clipboard.”
5. Paste the text into a Word document.
Method 4 – Image to Text (OCR)
Image-to-Text (OCR) is a powerful and feature-rich tool for text extraction. Once the text is extracted, you can edit it, translate it, perform web searches, and search for books based on it.
To use OCR (image to text), follow these simple steps:
One. Install the Image to Text extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Pin the extension to your web browser for easy access.
three. Open the image and click on the extension.
4. Use the selection tool to select the area where the photo is located. “Click .+” in the middle.
5. Now go to another window. You can copy the text here. Other options include Translate, Google (Search), and Book Search.
6. Paste the text into a Word document.
Method 5 – Sider.ai
Sider.ai is a virtual assistant that leverages the power of AI like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, all in one place. This extension can do more than just extract text, but that’s what we’ll focus on in this blog post.
To use Sider.ai, please follow these steps:
One. Install the Image to Text extension from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Create an account using your preferred method.
three. Once installed, secure it for easy access.
4. Click on the Sider.ai extension to activate it.
5. Drag and drop the image into the chat window.
6. “Click .Extract text from image.”
7. The text in the image is extracted. Now click on “.copyClick ” to copy the text to your clipboard.
8. Paste the text into a Word document for further processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do I select text from an image in Chrome?
The simplest way is to right-click and use ‘Search for image with Google’ to bring up Google Lens. You can also use extensions like Copyfish and Docsumo. We have discussed all these methods in this blog post. See the steps above for more details.
Q. How do I get Google to read text in images?
You can’t make Google read the text in an image directly. The way to get this is to use an extension like “Read Out Loud: Text-to-Speech Voice Reader.” This extension allows you to select the portion you want to read, right-click and select the “Read selected text out loud” option.
Q. What is the shortcut key to search selected text in Chrome?
To search selected text in Chrome, you can use automatic shortcuts and set shortcuts using the same feature. This requires writing scripts for automatic shortcuts for specific functions.
conclusion
Using the methods mentioned in this blog post, you can extract text within images from any source, search them and then use them as per your requirements. Whether for work, study, or personal use, these tools provide a seamless way to interact with image-based text content. I hope this blog post helped you solve this specific problem. Stay tuned to GadgetsToUse for more.
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