How to Scan and Copy Text Using Your iPhone Camera with Live Text

Learn how to scan words with your iPhone camera using Live Text to copy or look up text instantly.

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To scan a word with your iPhone camera, open the camera app and point it at the text. When a yellow frame appears around the text, tap the Live Text icon in the bottom right corner. You can then select the word and choose Copy or Look Up for more information.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the Live Text feature on iPhone? Live Text lets you scan text directly with your iPhone camera to copy, select, or look up words without typing.
  2. Which iPhones support the Live Text feature? Live Text is available on iPhones running iOS 15 or later and requires devices with A12 Bionic chip or newer.
  3. How do I copy text using the iPhone camera? Open the camera app, point at the text, tap the Live Text icon when it appears, then select and copy the desired text.

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