Copying text from photos on your iPhone? iOS 15's newest feature, Live Text, could do just that.
The beta of the iOS 15 has finally become available to the public. As such, iPhone users like you may now experience the fresh features that the latest software update boasts.
BRAZIL - 2021/06/08: In this photo illustration the iOS 15 logo seen displayed on a smartphone with an Apple logo in the background. Apple has started its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), an information technology conference, where it presented the iOS 15, iPadOS 15, macOS 12 and watchOS 8.
Aside from the FaceTime Focus and SharePlay functions that caught the attention of many, here is another feature to look forward to.
Live Text allows iOS users to directly turn the words on their photos into text, which they can copy and paste.
That said, soon enough, the days wherein some users took a couple of minutes to merely copy text from a photo could perhaps be a thing of the past. Even the tedious task of digitizing hard copy documents could benefit from Live Text as well.
Notably, the feature that iOS flaunts is also available elsewhere.
Beebom noted that OCR apps like Google Lens also do the same task as Live Text. However, having the function integrated natively into the Apple ecosystem is different.
Without any further ado, here's how to use the latest feature of iOS 15.
How to Copy Text From Photos on iOS 15 via Photos App
MacRumors said that Live Text feature works on the Photos app itself, allowing users to copy the words from photos they have received from their contacts or taken previously.
- To do so, open the Photos app on either iPhone or iPad.
- Then, select the photo you want to copy the text.
- Tap and hold on to the words on the image.
- Drag the selection tool to highlight the text.
- Afterward, lift your finger away from the device.
- Select the "Copy."
- Now, you may paste it to where you wish to put it.
How to Copy Text From Photo on iOS 15 via Camera App
The Verge noted that supported iPhone models could also copy text directly from the camera app even before capturing an image.
- Open the camera app on your Apple smartphone or tablet.
- Point the lens to the text you want to copy.
- Click the "Live Text" button that appears as the device detects the words.
- Select Copy.
- Then, paste it elsewhere.
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How to Copy Text From Photo on iOS 15 via Safari
Meanwhile, iPhone and iPad users could also copy and paste text from photos they stumble upon while strolling the web.
- Open the Safari app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap and hold on to the photo you want to copy the text from.
- Select the "Show Text" option.
- Highlight the words you wish to copy and paste.
It is important to note that the Live Text feature is only available for iPhone X models and above.
If you want to know more about the iOS 15, here's a rundown of the features.
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Written by Teejay Boris
