5 Ways to Extract and Copy Text From Image in Samsung

Have you ever wanted to copy some text from an image, such as a document, a sign, or a screenshot, on your Samsung phone? If yes, you will be glad to know that Samsung offers several native methods to extract and copy text from images, without the need for any third-party app. In this blog post, I will show you 5 ways to extract and copy text from images in Samsung Galaxy phones. You can use these methods to copy text from images in real-time using the Camera app, from pictures or screenshots in the Gallery app, from any app using the keyboard, or from unselectable text using the Smart Select feature.

Method 1: Extract Text Using the Samsung Camera App

If you want to extract text from an image or document in real-time, you can use the Samsung Camera app. Here are the steps to do that:

1. Open the Samsung Camera app and point it towards the image or document that has the text you want to copy.
2. Tap on the yellow T icon at the bottom-right corner. If you don’t see the icon, move slightly closer to the image.
3. The Camera app will capture the image and highlight the text in it. Tap on the Extract tab at the top.
4. Tap on the highlighted text and either press Select All to select the entire text or manually move the selection bars to select the text you want.
5. Tap on Copy to extract and copy the text to your clipboard. You can now paste the text in any app you want.

Method 2: Extract Text Using the Samsung Gallery App

If you want to extract text from a picture or screenshot that is already saved in your Gallery app, you can use one of the following methods:

Method 2.1: Using the T Icon

This method works on Samsung One UI 4.1.1 or higher. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the Samsung Gallery app and tap on the picture or screenshot that has the text you want to copy.
2. You will see a yellow T icon at the bottom. Tap on it to let your phone automatically extract and select the text in the picture.
3. Tap anywhere on the selected text to show the selection bars that you can use to select the text you want. Then, tap on Copy in the pop-up menu.

Method 2.2: Long-Pressing the Text

This method also works on Samsung One UI 4.1.1 or higher. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the Samsung Gallery app and tap on the picture or screenshot that has the text you want to copy.
2. Long-press on the text in the picture to display the selection bars. Drag the selection handles to select the text you want and tap on Copy.

Method 2.3: Using Bixby

If your phone doesn’t support the above two methods in the Gallery app, you can use Bixby to select and copy text from a picture. Here are the steps to do it:

• Open the Samsung Gallery app and tap on the picture or screenshot that has the text you want to copy.

• Tap on the Eye (Bixby icon) at the top and go to the Text tab at the bottom.
• The text will be highlighted. Tap on the highlighted text to show the selection handles. Then, adjust the selection per your requirement using the handles. After selecting the text you want, tap on Copy.

Method 3: Extract Text Using the Samsung Keyboard

If you want to extract text from an image that is in another app, such as a web browser, a messaging app, or a social media app, you can use the Samsung Keyboard to do it. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the app that has the image with the text you want to copy and tap on the text box where you want to paste the text.
2. Tap on the keyboard icon at the bottom-right corner to open the Samsung Keyboard. Then, tap on the three-dot icon at the top-right corner of the keyboard and select Text from the image.
3. The Camera app will open. Point it towards the image with the text and tap on the yellow T icon at the bottom-right corner.
4. The Camera app will capture the image and highlight the text in it. Tap on the Extract tab at the top.
5. Tap on the highlighted text and either press Select All to select the entire text or manually move the selection bars to select the text you want.
6. Tap on Paste to extract and paste the text in the text box.

Method 4: Extract Text Using the Smart Select Feature

If you want to extract text from unselectable text in an app, such as a video, a game, or a PDF, you can use the Smart Select feature to do it. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Open the app that has the unselectable text you want to copy and swipe from the right edge of the screen to open the Edge panel.
2. Swipe left or right on the Edge panel to find the Smart Select panel and tap on it.
3. Choose the shape of the selection tool, such as rectangle, oval, or lasso, and drag it over the text you want to copy.
4. Tap on Extract text at the bottom and then tap on Copy.

Method 5: Extract Text Using the Google Lens App

If none of the above methods work for you, you can use the Google Lens app to extract text from any image on your Samsung phone. Here are the steps to do it:

1. Download and install the Google Lens app from the Google Play Store here.
2. Open the Google Lens app and tap on the Text icon at the bottom.
3. Point your camera towards the image with the text and tap on the Capture button.
4. The app will scan the image and highlight the text in it. Tap on the highlighted text and either press Select all to select the entire text or manually move the selection bars to select the text you want.
5. Tap on Copy to extract and copy the text to your clipboard. You can now paste the text in any app you want.

Conclusion

These are some of the best ways to extract and copy text from images in Samsung Galaxy phones. You can use these methods to copy text from documents, signs, screenshots, or any other images that have text in them. You don’t need to download any third-party app for the same, as Samsung offers native methods to do it. However, if you want more features and options, you can also try some of the best OCR apps for Android here.