Copy from Image (OCR)

Press 'Shift' -> Select a part of an image -> Paste the extracted text anywhere!

Copy from Image (OCR) - Extract text from images

Copy from Image (OCR) is a Chrome extension that allows you to extract text from any image. By selecting a part of the image, the extension uses AI technology to extract the text and insert it into your clipboard. It is a simple and efficient way to take advantage of modern AI tech and use the extracted text anywhere you want.

Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 1,337+
Rating: 2.77
(13)
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2021-07-22)
Creation date: 2021-07-15
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 30.71K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

I couldn't make it work (or any others like it). Sometimes I'd get a green checkmark, but mostly not. I'd always get a selection box, but nothing after that. Seems like I'm missing something.
by Mark A (Home), 2022-11-21

OCR works well enough for my needs since I only select one word at a time. It's not perfect in recognizing Zero "0" or the letter "O" but it's not a huge problem.
by Alex Miami, 2022-11-17

its the only ocr that lets you copy and paste at the speed of light while also not compromising any of the screen from your view (other ocrs have large text that gets in the way saying something like "select what youd like to copy" but cover literally everything im looking at). You just hold shift and box highlight like in snipping tool. It'll already be in your clipboard too. HOWEVER-- and this is really annoying... The downside is every time you paste it into a document, the extension automatically adds 2 lines down as if i pressed enter twice. I'm attempting to quickly write an outline and having to backspace every single time, multiple times gets on my nerves. Other than that, it is great and really fast. Doesn't block your vision nor require extra button clicks. Very convenient!!
by Mina Robinson, 2022-08-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Copy from Image (OCR) requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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