First introduced in macOS 12 Monterey and iOS 15, Live Text, till now, could let you extract text from images. However, with the launch of iOS 16 and macOS 13 Ventura, this OCR-powered feature can also let you copy and share text from videos. So, if you ever come across a video and want to extract the text for reference, this feature would come in super handy. That said, let me show you how to use Live Text to copy and share text in video on Mac.
Extract Text from Video on Mac in macOS 13 Ventura or Later
Using the Live Text feature, you can pause a video and copy the text like you would in a photo. So, where can you use “Live Text in Video” on Mac? Well, you can use it in:
- Photos
- Safari
- Quick Look
- And other apps that support video
Live Text Supported Languages
Note that Live Text supports only a few languages including –
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Russian
- Portuguese
- Korean
- Japanese
Extract Text from Videos on Mac
Step 1. First off, play the video from which text you want to copy.
Step 2. After that, you need to pause the video at the frame showing.
Step 3. Next, highlight the text that you wish to copy. You can do it by clicking and dragging a selection with the mouse cursor.
Step 4. Next up, right-click or Ctrl-click the selected text to reveal a menu of contextual options such as Translate, Copy, and Share. That’s pretty much it!
If you choose to translate the text, you should see the translation on the screen. And if you happen to copy the text, head over to an app that supports text input. Then, you can right-click where the cursor is located and choose Paste from the popup menu. Alternately, press the Command-V shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q 1. Why is Live Text not working on my device?
There could be multiple reasons why Live Text may not work. In most cases, you can get rid of the issue by taking care of the language compatibility and keeping the software updated.
Q 2. Which iPhone models are compatible with Live Text?
Live Text is compatible with iPhone XS/XR or later running iOS 15 or higher.
To view Live Text in action, check out the video:
Wrap Up…
There you go! So, that’s how you can copy text from videos in macOS 13 Ventura or later. From what I can tell this OCR feature works reliably. What’s your take on it?
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