How to Use Snipping Tool’s New Text Extractor Feature

The text extractor in Windows 11 Snipping Tool copies printed words straight out of your screenshots so you never have to type them out by hand. Starting with version 11.2310.35.0, this built-in feature scans any captured image, grabs the text, and puts it right on your clipboard for easy pasting.

Flyers, receipts, and pictures turn into editable words in seconds without needing any extra software. Taking a screenshot starts the scanning process behind the scenes, letting you highlight and copy what you need right away.

Use the Text Actions feature in Snipping Tools

Using the Snipping Tool’s Text Actions

Capture your screen using the Win+Shift+S shortcut or by opening the app directly. Once the image appears in the editor, click the Text Actions icon 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 the image for words. Specific sections can be highlighted for copying, or the “Copy all text” button grabs everything at once. Selecting the Quick Redact option masks sensitive items like phone numbers or email addresses before sharing.

Clicking the “More options” menu reveals tools to “Remove line breaks” or enable “Automatically copy text” for faster workflows.

The process finishes there.

Reference: Microsoft blog

Conclusion

Transforming images into editable text accelerates daily workflows. Accessing the capability requires capturing a snip and clicking the Text Actions icon in the editor window. Additional tools like Quick Redact protect digital privacy securely.