Google Photos gets optical character recognition filter that can search images for text

guest · Aug 23, 2019

Google Photos gets optical character recognition filter that can search images for text
Image search is now even more powerful
August 23, 2019
https://www.techspot.com/news/81582-google-photos-gets-optical-character-recognition-filter-can.html

The search function in Google Photos is already a powerful tool in the hunt for specific images but now, it’s even more versatile.

Starting this month, Google is rolling out the ability to search for photos based on the text within them. The wizardry is driven by a powerful optical character recognition filter that scans for and pulls text from images. It reportedly works well on all sorts of images including screenshots, photos of books and even text you’d see in the real world, like a stop sign or a public Wi-Fi password.

It works in the Android and iOS apps as well as on the web client, we’re told.
The text search feature is actively rolling out and is already available on several devices. If it’s not yet available on your device, hang tight and give it some time.
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