How to Extract Text from an Image Using Pixtel

Whether it’s a screenshot, a scanned document, or a visual report, extracting text from images is a common need in today’s digital workflow.

With Pixtel’s Region Text (OCR) Capture, you can simply select any area containing text, and Pixtel’s built-in OCR engine instantly extracts the content. The recognized text appears in a clean pop-up window with a Copy Text button, allowing you to review, copy, or edit instantly.

Watch the tutorial: https://youtu.be/VR0xDAGCmQE

How to Capture Text from a Region Using Pixtel

1. Initiate Capture: Open Pixtel and choose Region Text (OCR) Capture from the home bar.
2. Select the Area: Drag your cursor over the section of the screen containing the text you want to extract.
3. Extract and Use: Pixtel processes the selection with OCR and displays the recognized text in a window with a Copy Text button for quick access.

How to Extract Text from a Captured Image

You can also extract text from already captured images using Pixtel’s Area tool.

1. Click the Area icon in Pixtel’s toolbar.
2. Select the region of the image that contains text.
3. Right-click and choose Extract Text From Region (OCR).
4. Pixtel’s OCR engine processes the selection and displays the recognized text in a clean pop-up window with a Copy Text button, allowing instant review or editing.

How to Extract Text from a Region Using Shortcut Keys

Forget switching between tools — Pixtel lets you extract text instantly using a keyboard shortcut.

1. Ensure Pixtel is running in the background.
2. Navigate to the window or area you want to capture.
3. Press Ctrl + Shift + I to start the Region Text (OCR) Capture.
4. To customize the shortcut, open User Preferences → Shortcuts, set your preferred key combination, and click OK to save.

Pixtel simplifies text extraction with OCR — whether you’re capturing a region, using the Area tool, or a shortcut key. Get clean, editable text from any image in seconds.

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