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A photo you need to turn into text. A document to scan. A file to send. Choose what you need and get straight to the steps.

6 useful ideas

iPhone

Stop typing it all out

Turn words in a photo into text you can copy.

Show the steps
  1. Open the picture in Photos.
  2. Tap Live Text and select the words.
  3. Choose Copy, then paste it where you need it.

Requires an iPhone that supports Live Text; language availability varies.

Official help from Apple ↗
Android · Google Drive

From paper to PDF

Keep a receipt or document as a neatly cropped scan.

Show the steps
  1. Open Google Drive and tap the camera button.
  2. Capture the document, check the crop and add pages if needed.
  3. Tap Done, choose PDF, name your file and save it.

The file is saved to Google Drive. You need the app and space in your account.

Official help from Google ↗
Android · Quick Share

Send it without cables

Share a photo or file with a compatible nearby device.

Show the steps
  1. Open the file and choose Share → Quick Share.
  2. Select the nearby device. If missing, put the recipient in Receive mode.
  3. Wait for the recipient to accept and the transfer to finish.

Compatibility depends on the device. Sharing with an iPhone works differently across models.

Official help from Google ↗

Guide for Android and Windows

iPhone · Buscar

Where did I leave my phone?

Use Find My to try to locate your iPhone or make it ring.

Show the steps
  1. Sign in to icloud.com/find with your Apple Account.
  2. Select your iPhone from the device list.
  3. Check its available location or use Play Sound if it is nearby.

Find My must have been enabled beforehand; a location may not be available.

Official help from Apple ↗
Chrome · Computer

A website in your language

Read a foreign-language page without copying each paragraph.

Show the steps
  1. Open the page in Chrome on your computer.
  2. Choose Translate in the address bar, or right-click and select Translate.
  3. Select your language. If it fails, try reloading the page.

This is machine translation: check the original when wording matters.

Official help from Google ↗
Windows 11

A little less ping

Make room for focused time with fewer interruptions on your PC.

Show the steps
  1. Open Clock and choose Focus sessions.
  2. Choose the session length and whether to take breaks.
  3. Start the session. You can end it early if needed.

Do Not Disturb turns on by default. Review exceptions for important notifications.

Official help from Microsoft ↗

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Features, compatibility and limitations to check. These guides are not hands-on reviews; check the exact model and current manufacturer information.