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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
iPhoneStop typing it all out
Turn words in a photo into text you can copy.
Show the steps
- Open the picture in Photos.
- Tap Live Text and select the words.
- 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 DriveFrom paper to PDF
Keep a receipt or document as a neatly cropped scan.
Show the steps
- Open Google Drive and tap the camera button.
- Capture the document, check the crop and add pages if needed.
- 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 ShareSend it without cables
Share a photo or file with a compatible nearby device.
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- Open the file and choose Share → Quick Share.
- Select the nearby device. If missing, put the recipient in Receive mode.
- 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 ↗iPhone · BuscarWhere did I leave my phone?
Use Find My to try to locate your iPhone or make it ring.
Show the steps
- Sign in to icloud.com/find with your Apple Account.
- Select your iPhone from the device list.
- 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 · ComputerA website in your language
Read a foreign-language page without copying each paragraph.
Show the steps
- Open the page in Chrome on your computer.
- Choose Translate in the address bar, or right-click and select Translate.
- 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 11A little less ping
Make room for focused time with fewer interruptions on your PC.
Show the steps
- Open Clock and choose Focus sessions.
- Choose the session length and whether to take breaks.
- 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 ↗No match yet. Try another word or device.
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