What Copy Text from Picture does

Copy Text from Picture, published by devbycores, is listed for Chrome. The developer describes its purpose as “Free OCR to copy text from images, screenshots, and recordings.” This guide brings together the documented features, installation entry points and compatibility details so you can decide whether it fits your task.

Documented features

The official listing documents the capabilities below. Compare the functions you need with the available platform and paid-feature information before installing. These are the developer’s descriptions, not independent performance or security test results.

“3️⃣ Click the Copy Text from Picture icon in your browser.”
“4️⃣ Select the area or recording, and the OCR extracts the text and displays it for you.”
“Capture multiple screenshots without activating the tool for each capture”
“Screenshot to text: capture text from articles, social posts, dashboards, and error messages.”
“Translate text from a picture: convert recognized text into multiple languages straight from an image.”
“2️⃣ Professionals: convert business cards, receipts, and documents into editable text.”

Installing and opening Copy Text from Picture

Open the Chrome Web Store link, confirm Copy Text from Picture and the publisher devbycores, then select Add to Chrome. Read the requested permissions before confirming. After installation, Chrome’s Extensions menu provides access to the extension; pinning its toolbar icon is optional. To disable or remove it later, use Chrome’s Manage Extensions page.

The manifest declares a toolbar action. Use its toolbar entry to open the extension’s action. An options page is declared; open the extension’s details in Manage Extensions to access its settings. Declared keyboard shortcuts: Select an area to extract text from: {"default":"Alt+Shift+I"}; Capture several areas in a row (Esc to stop): {"default":"Alt+Shift+U"}; Record an area to extract text from video: {"default":"Alt+Shift+M"}.

Using the documented workflow

Start with the operation that matches your task. The following actions are documented in the official listing; they are separate usage options, not a sequence that every user must complete. For controls not named here, consult https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejhbacckkdpjnllmefhlinigbngpibl?hl=en rather than assuming a particular button or menu exists.

“New: Multi capture screenshots and history”
“How to use Copy Text from Picture:”
“1️⃣ Click "Add to Chrome" to install, then pin the icon to your toolbar.”
“2️⃣ Open the image, screenshot, or recording you want to pull text from.”

Platforms, version and interface languages

Verified store editions: Chrome. The captured version is 2.2.3, with an update date of 2026-07-31. Version numbers and release timing can differ between stores. Only the browser-store buttons shown here were verified. A shared browser engine does not establish a separate official store edition.

The official store lists 52 interface languages. The supported-language tags on this page come from that product metadata; they are separate from the eight languages available for this guide. Check the current store if a particular language is essential to your workflow.

Price and paid features

The developer describes a free offering. Check the official website for the current feature limits and price in your region. Installing the browser package and subscribing to a connected service are separate actions; a browser-store button alone does not establish which paid features are included.

Permissions, privacy and practical limits

The published extension manifest lists these API permissions: storage, unlimitedStorage, scripting, tabCapture, offscreen, contextMenus. These are declared capabilities, not proof of what data the developer actually collects. Review Chrome’s installation prompt and the developer’s privacy policy (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qYXw-Y0VnjOOg7u4f28yRB3RZ7PnFCrI-c5fA3sxwg0/edit?usp=sharing) before granting access.

Chrome’s extension details let you inspect site access and disable the extension. If an expected control does not appear, check that the extension is enabled and that the current site is one supported in its description. Do not extend access to every site merely to troubleshoot a single website.

Questions about Copy Text from Picture

Where is the official download? Use the Chrome Web Store button for the exact listing referenced in this guide: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejhbacckkdpjnllmefhlinigbngpibl?hl=en. For other verified platforms, use their separate store buttons. This page does not distribute installation packages or modified copies.

Where should I look if a feature has changed? Compare the current store version with 2.2.3, then check https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/lejhbacckkdpjnllmefhlinigbngpibl?hl=en. The store screenshots show the supplied product imagery, but later releases and device layouts may differ. Use the official support channel for account, billing and product-specific issues.

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