How to Use Google to Extract Text from Images on Android

In this digital era, extracting text from images is a necessity for saving time and streamlining workflows. Thankfully, Google has made the process simple and accessible for Android users with its multifaceted application – Google Lens. Here’s how you can use Google Lens to easily extract text from images on your Android device:
1. Download or Update Google Photos:
Ensure you have the latest version of Google Photos installed on your Android device, as it comes with Google Lens functionality.
2. Open Google Photos App:
Locate and open the Google Photos app on your Android device.
3. Select an Image:
Choose the image from which you want to extract text. This can either be an existing photo from your gallery or you can take a new photo using the camera feature within the app.
4. Activate Google Lens:
Once you’ve opened the image, tap on the ‘Lens’ icon – represented by a square camera symbol – which can usually be found at the bottom of the screen.
5. Highlight Text in Image:
After tapping on the Lens icon, your image will be scanned automatically. Google Lens will then highlight any text it finds within the image.
6. Extract Text:
Tap on any section of highlighted text to select it. If you want to copy all of the text that has been discovered in the image, look for an option or a button that says “Copy all” or similar wording.
7. Use Extracted Text:
Once copied, you’re free to paste and use this extracted text however you wish – in a document, a note-taking app, or anywhere across your phone where text input is allowed.
8. Edit Text if Needed:
Sometimes, there might be slight errors in transcription due to image quality or font styles used in images. You can edit any mistakes before utilizing the extracted text further.
Using these steps, extracting and utilizing text from images becomes seamless and efficient – all thanks to your Android device and Google’s innovative technologies!


