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The task of extracting text from images nowadays relies heavily on OCR technology, with an accuracy rate exceeding 90%. In this article, Software Tricks will guide you through the process of extracting text from images.
1. Use Google Drive to Extract Text from Images
Google currently provides Google Docs service, which is quite popular worldwide. One of the strengths of Google Docs is its OCR technology, which means that it can convert image files into text files quickly.
Homepage: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/
Step 1: Firstly, you need to access the Google Drive homepage and sign in to use it.
Step 2: Next, Right-click and select Upload files to add the image file to the system.
Step 3: Once the image is added to the system, Right-click on the image, choose Open with, and select Google Docs.
Step 4: Google Docs' OCR system will automatically be activated, converting all the text content in the image into separate text content.
Step 5: To use the extracted text content for various purposes, highlight the entire content and Right-click then choose Copy.
That's it! You have successfully extracted text from the image quickly and accurately.
2. Extracting text from images using the Project Naptha utility
Users of Google Chrome/ Microsoft Edge/ Cốc cốc browsers can install numerous extensions to meet their work needs. To utilize the text scanning feature on images – OCR, users can use the Project Naptha extension.
Step 1: Visit the Project Naptha homepage and select Add to Chrome to install the extension.
Step 2: Then, the extension will require you to confirm the installation once more, simply select Add Extension to finish.
Step 3: Once the extension is installed, restart Google Chrome browser to activate it.
Now, simply open an image on Google Chrome and highlight the text section; Project Naptha OCR will be activated. The text content in the image has been converted into text.
Step 4: To use it for various work purposes, right-click on the highlighted text and select Copy Text (Ctrl + C) to use it.
Now, you just need to open the software where you want to paste that text content and press Ctrl + V to complete.
3. Extracting text from images using Free Online OCR tool
Besides the methods mentioned above, you can use Free Online OCR to extract text from images quickly and efficiently. The steps to perform on the Free Online OCR tool are as follows:
Step 1: Go to the Free Online OCR homepage and select Choose File to open the image file you want to extract text from.
Step 2: Once you've added the image, click Preview to view the content and configure the settings.
