The Snipping Tool for Windows 11 now includes a visual search feature leveraging Bing. This update allows users to analyze and identify captured items from screenshots, enhancing their ability to learn more about the selected content.
Visual Search Capabilities
The latest version of the Snipping Tool integrates Microsoft's "Visual Search with Bing." Users can search captured text, images, and equations for relevant details. The tool supports text translation, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) for text extraction and copying, and solving mathematical problems.
- You can translate captured text into different languages using the Translate option.
- Use the Text tool to highlight, copy, and paste visible text.
- With the Solve feature, captured equations can be instantly solved.
How to Update and Use
To access the visual search feature, users need to update the Snipping Tool via the Microsoft Store. Once updated, you can capture images, text, and other content by launching the tool, selecting the desired snipping area, and utilizing the "Visual Search with Bing" option.
These new capabilities are reminiscent of Google Lens while retaining its functionalities for marking up, editing, and saving screenshots. With such enhancements, the Snipping Tool becomes a versatile asset for Windows 11 users.
