How to Use Snipping Tool’s New Text Extractor Feature

Snipping Tool’s Text Actions lets you copy text directly from screenshots in Windows 11. This feature uses AI to find and grab text from any image you capture, so you don’t have to type it all out again.

Think of it like this: you take a picture of something with text, like a flyer or a sign, and the Snipping Tool can read that text for you. The current version, 11.2310.35.0, lets you easily copy this text to your clipboard or edit it.

It’s a really fast way to get information from images into a digital format. Just capture your screen, and the Snipping Tool’s smart AI does the heavy lifting.

Use the Text Actions feature in Snipping Tools

Using the Snipping Tool’s Text Actions

The Snipping Tool’s Text Actions feature lets you pull text from any screenshot you take, making it a useful text extractor. To use it, first capture your screen using the ⊞ Win+Shift+S shortcut or by opening the app. Once your image shows up in the editor, click the Text Actions icon, which looks like a document or text symbol on the toolbar.

Here is how to do it:

1. First, capture a snip using the ⊞ Win+Shift+S shortcut or by opening the app.
2. Once the image opens in the editor window, click the Text Actions icon. This looks like a document or text symbol in the toolbar.

The app scans your image for text. You can select specific words to copy or click “Copy all text” to grab everything at once. If you need to protect your privacy, look for the Quick Redact option. This masks sensitive items like phone numbers or emails before sharing.

And that’s it!

Reference: Microsoft blog

Conclusion

The Text Actions feature speeds up your workflow by transforming images into editable text. Accessing it involves capturing your snip and clicking the Text Actions icon in the editor window. With added tools like Quick Redact, you can manage your digital information safely and efficiently.