In Windows 11, there are many OCR software that allow advanced extraction of text from documents and images. Additionally, with PowerToys, you can quickly extract text from images in Windows 11 but you need to install the program separately. Now, Microsoft has brought seamless text extraction to Snipping Tool. You can simply take a screenshot and copy the text from the screenshots to Windows 11 directly here. This makes the whole operation hassle-free and easy to use. So if you are interested, read on.
Note: At the time of writing, Microsoft released the new Snipping Tool with Text Actions feature only in Windows 11 Dev and Canary channels. The updated capture tool is expected to roll out to the Stable channel in the coming weeks.
Download the new Snipping Tool with Text Actions
Although the new Snipping Tool is limited to Dev and Canary builds, you can immediately install the updated Windows 11 Snipping Tool (build number 11.2308.33.0) if you don’t want to wait. Here’s how it works:
1. Go ahead and open this website (visit) on your Windows PC.
2. Next, choose “ProductId” and paste “9MZ95KL8MR0L” in the text field.
3. Go to “Fast» sound in the right drop-down menu and click Search.
4. Now search for this version “2022.2308.33.0» in the search results that appear.
5. Right-click on the one with MSIXBUNDLE extension and choose “Save link as» in the context menu.
6. Now, download the MSIXBUNDLE on your Windows 11 PC. If your browser does not start the download automatically, click the Download tooltip and select the “Save” button.
Note: If you are not a fan of the new download notification in Google Chrome, you can go back to the old download notification at the bottom. Just follow our linked guide.
7. After downloading it, double click on the downloaded file and install the new capture tool. You have finished.
Copy text from screenshots in Windows 11
1. You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 using the “buttonWindows + Shift + S” shortcut.
2. One screenshot popup will appear in the lower right corner. Click on it.
3. Click on the “Text Actions” in the toolbar at the top.
4. Now you can seamlessly select text from image and copy it. You can also right-click and copy the entire text.
Along with the Text Actions feature, Microsoft has also added a quick compose option to the Snipping tool. This can help you quickly remove private information like your phone number and email address before sending the screenshot to anyone. Here’s how it works.
1. Take a screenshot on Windows 11. Follow the guide linked in the previous section.
2. Then click on the “Text Actions” button.
3. After that, click on “Quick writing” here. It will automatically detect private information and redact it for you.
4. You can also select particular text and right click to expunge the text right away.
After gaining the ability to record screen in Windows 11, the snipping tool is quickly expanding its feature arsenal with the new Text Extraction and Quick Compose features. What other features do you want to see in the Snipping Tool? Let us know in the comments below.
In Windows 11, there are many OCR software that allow advanced extraction of text from documents and images. Additionally, with PowerToys, you can quickly extract text from images in Windows 11 but you need to install the program separately. Now, Microsoft has brought seamless text extraction to Snipping Tool. You can simply take a screenshot and copy the text from the screenshots to Windows 11 directly here. This makes the whole operation hassle-free and easy to use. So if you are interested, read on.
Note: At the time of writing, Microsoft released the new Snipping Tool with Text Actions feature only in Windows 11 Dev and Canary channels. The updated capture tool is expected to roll out to the Stable channel in the coming weeks.
Download the new Snipping Tool with Text Actions
Although the new Snipping Tool is limited to Dev and Canary builds, you can immediately install the updated Windows 11 Snipping Tool (build number 11.2308.33.0) if you don’t want to wait. Here’s how it works:
1. Go ahead and open this website (visit) on your Windows PC.
2. Next, choose “ProductId” and paste “9MZ95KL8MR0L” in the text field.
3. Go to “Fast» sound in the right drop-down menu and click Search.
4. Now search for this version “2022.2308.33.0» in the search results that appear.
5. Right-click on the one with MSIXBUNDLE extension and choose “Save link as» in the context menu.
6. Now, download the MSIXBUNDLE on your Windows 11 PC. If your browser does not start the download automatically, click the Download tooltip and select the “Save” button.
Note: If you are not a fan of the new download notification in Google Chrome, you can go back to the old download notification at the bottom. Just follow our linked guide.
7. After downloading it, double click on the downloaded file and install the new capture tool. You have finished.
Copy text from screenshots in Windows 11
1. You can take a screenshot in Windows 11 using the “buttonWindows + Shift + S” shortcut.
2. One screenshot popup will appear in the lower right corner. Click on it.
3. Click on the “Text Actions” in the toolbar at the top.
4. Now you can seamlessly select text from image and copy it. You can also right-click and copy the entire text.
Along with the Text Actions feature, Microsoft has also added a quick compose option to the Snipping tool. This can help you quickly remove private information like your phone number and email address before sending the screenshot to anyone. Here’s how it works.
1. Take a screenshot on Windows 11. Follow the guide linked in the previous section.
2. Then click on the “Text Actions” button.
3. After that, click on “Quick writing” here. It will automatically detect private information and redact it for you.
4. You can also select particular text and right click to expunge the text right away.
After gaining the ability to record screen in Windows 11, the snipping tool is quickly expanding its feature arsenal with the new Text Extraction and Quick Compose features. What other features do you want to see in the Snipping Tool? Let us know in the comments below.
