Screenshot OCR¶
Screenshot OCR lets you capture any area of your screen and instantly extract text from it. This is the fastest way to grab text from applications, websites, images, or anything visible on your display.
How to Use Screenshot OCR¶
Method 1: Hotkey¶
- Press the screenshot hotkey (default:
Ctrl+Shift+S) from anywhere on your desktop. - Your screen dims and a crosshair cursor appears.
- Click and drag to select the area containing the text you want to extract.
- Release the mouse button. The selected area is captured and processed immediately.
- The extracted text appears in the OCR output panel and is automatically copied to your clipboard.
Method 2: From the App¶
- Open OCR & PDF Tools and click Screenshot OCR in the sidebar.
- Click Capture to start the screen selection.
- Select the area and the text is extracted.
Use Cases¶
- Copy text from images -- Extract text from photos, infographics, or charts displayed on your screen
- Grab text from videos -- Pause a video and capture text from a frame
- Copy from non-selectable UI -- Extract text from application dialogs, error messages, or protected content that cannot be copied normally
- Quick data entry -- Capture text from paper documents via your webcam or a photo on screen
Multi-Monitor Support
Screenshot OCR works across multiple monitors. Simply start the capture and drag across to any screen.
Configuring the Hotkey¶
To change the default screenshot hotkey:
- Go to Settings > Hotkeys
- Click the Screenshot OCR hotkey field
- Press your desired key combination
- Click Save
Hotkey Conflicts
Make sure your chosen hotkey does not conflict with shortcuts used by other applications. If the hotkey does not work, check for conflicts in your other running programs.
Accuracy Tips¶
- Select an area with a clean, high-contrast background for best results
- Zoom in on the source content before capturing if the text is small
- Ensure the correct OCR language is selected before capturing