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Recognise and copy text in the iPhone camera view (Live Text)
Recognise text in the iPhone camera view with Live Text and copy it instead of typing it out.
- Time
- ⏱ 1 min
- Difficulty
- ◆ easy
How to do it
- Open the Camera app and point the iPhone at the text.
- Tap the Live Text button once the text is highlighted.
- Select the text and copy it.
Variations
- Live Text also works when you use the camera inside apps such as Notes or Reminders.
Sources
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- support.apple.com (opens in a new tab)
You can also use Live Text in the Camera app or when using Camera in apps like Notes or Reminders — point your camera at a photo or image with text, then tap the Live Text button
