Extract text from an image

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I. Intro
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Version requirement: Feishu version 5.26 or above.
When viewing an image or screenshot in a chat, you can extract the text from it. You can then copy or forward the text as needed.
Note: This feature is not available on the Linux operating system.
II. Steps
Extract text from images
  1. Click the target image and click the Image to text icon in the upper toolbar.
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  1. Select an area, then choose to copy all or part of the text:
  • Copy part of the text: Select the text you want to copy, then right-click > Copy.
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  • Copy all text: Click Copy in the lower-right corner of the Image to text window.
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Note: You can click links to open the corresponding webpages.
Extract text from screenshots
  1. Extract text using one of the following two methods:
  • Method 1: In the chat, hover over the Screenshot icon and select Image to Text.
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  • Method 2: Use a shortcut to take a screenshot, then click Image to text in the upper toolbar.
  • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + A.
  • macOS: Command + Shift + A.
  1. Select an area, and the text within it will be automatically recognized. You can then choose to copy all or part of the text:
  • Copy some text: Select the text, then right-click and select Copy.
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  • Copy all: Click Copy in the lower-right corner.
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If you no longer need to extract text, click the Close icon in the upper-right corner.
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III. FAQs
What should I do if I cannot find the extract text function when viewing images and screenshots on the desktop app?
If the image or screenshot contains text but you cannot find this function, download the latest version of Feishu from the official website and try again.
Can I extract a table from an image?
No, extracting a table is not supported. However, you can extract the text contained within the table.
Written by: Feishu Help Center
Updated on 2024/11/28
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