How to extract text from images using Google Drive and Google Docs

Looking for a simple way to convert images to text for free? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through how to extract text from images using Google Drive and Google Docs – no additional software or extensions required.

This method works with JPG, PNG, and even scanned PDFs using Google’s built-in OCR Optical Character Recognition technology. Perfect for students, professionals, teachers, or anyone who needs to convert handwritten notes, receipts, textbooks, or screenshots into editable text.

🔧 Tools You Need:
A Google account free
Google Drive web version
Any image or scanned file with readable text

📚 Step-by-Step Instructions:
Upload the image or PDF file to your Google Drive
Right-click the file and choose “Open with - Google Docs”
Google Docs automatically performs OCR and shows the editable text below the image
Edit, copy, or export the text to Microsoft Word, PDF, or any other format
Save or share directly from Google Drive

✨ Use Cases for Google Drive OCR:
Convert handwritten class notes to digital text
Extract text from screenshots or infographics
Digitize printed documents or old scanned files
Edit text from flyers, menus, or business cards
Copy text from protected PDF images

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