OCR guide

How to copy text from a photo

Updated 2026-08-25

Whiteboard shots and menu photos are useless if you have to squint and retype.

Upload the photo to A2Z Edit’s image OCR, copy the text, and move on.

Do this on A2Z Edit

Open the Image to Text — English and follow the steps below.

Open Image to Text — English

How to copy text from a photo

  1. Transfer the photo to the device where you browse A2Z Edit.
  2. Open English or Arabic Image to Text.
  3. Upload the photo and run OCR.
  4. Select and copy the recognized text.
  5. Paste into notes and fix any odd characters.

Why it matters

Copy-paste from photos saves time in meetings and travel.

Tips

  • Tap to focus on the text when you capture the shot.
  • Crop tightly so logos and clutter are outside the frame.
  • For a stack of photos, make a PDF and use PDF OCR.

Frequently asked questions

HEIC from iPhone?

Convert HEIC to JPG first if upload rejects the original.

Curved book pages?

Flatter pages OCR better—press gently or reshoot.

Privacy?

Browser-based OCR on A2Z Edit keeps the workflow on your device during processing.

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