How to Convert an Image to Text in Google Docs

Google Docs provides an easy method to convert images with text into editable text using its Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature. This is helpful for digitizing printed materials, converting scanned documents, or extracting text from images.

Follow the steps below to convert an image to text in Google Docs:

1. Open Google Drive. Make sure you are signed in to your Google account.
2. Upload the Image to Google Drive:
   1. Click on the “New” button in the top-left corner.
      
   2. Select File upload.
      
   3. Browse and select the image file (JPEG, PNG, GIF, or PDF) that you want to convert to text.
      
   4. Wait for the image to upload to your Google Drive.
3. Open the Image with Google Docs:
   1. Once the image has uploaded, locate it in your Google Drive.
      
   2. Right-click on the image file and select Open with ? Google Docs.
      
4. Wait for Google Docs to Convert the Image:
   Google Docs will open a new document with the image at the top, and the extracted text will appear below the image. This text is now editable, allowing you to make any necessary changes or copy it to another document.

   Tips for Best Results

   1. High-Quality Images: Ensure that the image is clear and the text is legible for better OCR accuracy.
   2. Supported Formats: Google Docs OCR works best with JPEG, PNG, GIF, and PDF files.
   3. Text Formatting: Google Docs may not perfectly preserve text formatting, so you may need to adjust the font, spacing, or alignment after conversion.
5. Edit and Format the Text:
   Once the text has been converted, you can edit it just like any other text in Google Docs.
   Make sure to:
   1. Correct any mistakes from the OCR conversion.
   2. Reformat the text as needed.

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