In the latest Windows 11 24H2 update, a plethora of new features grace the digital stage, waltzing in with an air of exclusivity for Copilot+ PCs. Nevertheless, amidst this exclusive affair, Microsoft sows seeds of delight by enriching its first-party apps with quality-of-life enhancements, elevating the user experience to new heights. Behold, for now, the esteemed Photos app on Windows 11 unveils a majestic ability to effortlessly pluck text from images, courtesy of its new built-in OCR text detection feature.
The sun shines brightly upon the path to this newfound treasure, for one need not traverse treacherous settings to unlock this boon. Simply update your Windows 11 to the latest 24H2 build (26100.2454 or beyond), and usher in the era of change by updating the venerable Photos app (2024.11100.17007.0 or later) through the hallowed halls of the Microsoft Store.
Upon gazing at an image housing the cryptic language of text, one shall find the task of text extraction a most effortless endeavor. Behold, a mere clicking of “Copy all text” at the base of the image shall summon forth the entire text into your hands. In days yonder, I turned to PowerToys’ Text Extractor for such sorcery, or perhaps the Snipping Tool for lesser incantations. With the arrival of built-in text extraction within the Photos app, other tools now dwindle in obscurity. However, should fortune frown upon your device, Albacore’s workaround stands as a beacon of hope.
Whispers drift through the digital winds, carrying tales of this miraculous feat. Are you, fair reader, poised to journey into the realm of text extraction from images on Windows 11? Share your thoughts and aspirations in the realm below.
