One of the newest features of iOS 15 is the ability to recognize text and perform actions like selecting, copying, pasting, and searching directly in the Camera and Photos apps. This is made possible through Optical Character Recognition (OCR), which is now built into iOS 15. Here’s how to use the iPhone Live Text OCR feature:
How to Use iPhone Live Text OCR in the Camera App
- Open the Camera app in iOS 15
- Look for the new Live Text button (viewfinder square with three lines) in the bottom right corner (portrait) or bottom left corner (landscape)
- Move your camera and wait for the yellow rectangle to appear around the recognized text
- Tap the Live Text button to perform actions like select, copy, search, translate, and share the text
- The recognized text can be acted upon with a long press, including links like phone numbers, dates, addresses, and emails
- If the Live Text button and yellow rectangle do not appear, try zooming in on the text
How to Use iPhone Live Text OCR in the Photos App
- Open the Photos app in iOS 15
- Look for the Live Text button (viewer square with three lines) in the bottom option menu
- Touch the icon to recognize all available text in the image
- Select, copy, paste, or tap the recognized text without the Live Text button
Live Text and Handwriting
Live Text can also recognize handwriting. While accuracy may depend on the readability of the handwriting, the feature works similarly to recognizing printed text.
Use Cases for iPhone Live Text OCR
iPhone Live Text OCR can be useful for personal and work purposes, including translating foreign languages, capturing important information, and more.
Final Thoughts
iPhone Live Text OCR is a convenient feature that makes recognizing text and performing actions a breeze. By following our guide above, you’ll be able to use Live Text in no time.
FAQs
1. Does Live Text OCR work on iPadOS 15?
Yes, Live Text OCR is available on both iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.
2. Can Live Text OCR recognize stylized fonts?
Yes, Live Text OCR can recognize stylized fonts, but accuracy may vary.
3. How can I access the Live Text feature in the Photos app?
Look for the Live Text button (viewer square with three lines) in the bottom option menu.
4. What can I do with the recognized text in Live Text OCR?
You can perform actions like selecting, copying, pasting, translating, and sharing the text, as well as act upon live links like phone numbers, dates, and emails with a long press.
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