Extracting Text from Images with Windows 11's Snipping Tool

Опубликовано: 13 Май 2026
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Transform Images into Editable Text with Windows 11's Snipping Tool and Redact Confidential Information

Embrace the power of the Snipping Tool in Windows 11 to seamlessly extract text from images and safeguard sensitive information with the redact option. With a few simple clicks, you can convert visual information into editable text and protect confidential data.

Unleash the Text Extraction Power:

1. Capture the Desired Image:
Launch the Snipping Tool from the Start menu or use the keyboard shortcut "Windows key + Shift + S" to capture a screenshot.

2. Select Your Snipping Mode:
Choose from four snipping modes: Rectangular, Freeform, Window, or Fullscreen.

3. Capture the Text Area:
Click and drag the mouse to select the area containing the text you want to extract.

4. Extract Text with Ease:
Click the "Text Actions" button (a square icon with three lines) and select "Copy all text" to copy all text from the image or select specific text segments and right-click to copy them.

Redact Confidential Information:

1. Identify Sensitive Data:
Review the extracted text and identify any confidential information you want to redact.

2. Access the Redact Tool:
Click the "Redact" button (a red square icon with a diagonal line) and select the text you want to redact.

3. Choose Redaction Style:
Choose from two redaction options: black box or blurred text.

4. Apply Redaction:
Click "Apply" to permanently redact the selected text.

Harness the Snipping Tool's Versatile Features:

Extract text from images with ease
Redact sensitive information effectively
Save time and effort by converting images into editable text
Protect confidential data with the redact option
Streamline your workflow with efficient text extraction and redaction
Transform your images into editable text and safeguard confidential information with the Snipping Tool's text extraction and redact capabilities.

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