How to Extract Text from Images Using Chrome

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Guide to Extracting Text from Images Using Chrome

Users of Chrome version 74 and above can now experience the method of extracting text from images using Chrome by activating the flag on the Chrome browser. Extracting text from this image is quite straightforward, and you won't need additional time to install supporting extensions or use specialized software for conversion.

The process of extracting text from images into text can now be accomplished by users using supporting software for conversion or by installing additional extensions. Mentionable applications and software include Google Lens, or Easy Screen OCR, or converting images to text on Google Drive... However, the most feasible and quickest method is now available by extracting text from images directly in the Chrome web browser.

Use the Chrome browser to convert images into text

Guide to Extracting Text from Images Using Chrome

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Step 1:

Open the Chrome browser, then in the address bar, enter chrome://flags and press Enter to access.

Step 2: The Experiments interface appears -> enter the keyword Experimental Web Platform features into the Search flags box as described in the image below:

Instantly find results highlighted in the yellow section when you switch from Disabled to Enabled mode to activate the Experimental Web Platform features flag.

Step 3: You will see the Chrome web browser prompting you to restart before proceeding -> click Relaunch Now to comply with Chrome's request.

Step 4: After the application restarts, access the URL http://copy-image-text.glitch.me/ or simply click HERE.

Step 5: A new interface appears -> click on Choose File to upload the image for text extraction. Choose a vertically oriented image, and note that the application only applies conversion to English language text.

Then locate the image to be converted into text -> and select Open.

Step 6: Click the Submit button to upload the image to the system; you will wait a few seconds for the application to analyze the image.

The result is the extracted text content as shown in the image below. The extracted content will be displayed immediately, with the extracted text above and the original image with text below.

Finally, you can copy the extracted text for use, saving time compared to manual typing and composition.

Here is the complete guide on how to extract text from images using Chrome, a simple and useful method for users. This feature is still new and in the experimental stage on the Chrome browser, so errors may occur, especially when converting images with Vietnamese accented text. However, in the coming time, Google will soon upgrade and improve, providing users with smoother and more refined experiences.

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