Hey everyone,
So I’ve been using this Google extension that scans text from a webpage for a while now, and I gotta say, it’s *kinda* hit or miss. Like, sometimes it works like a charm and pulls all the content perfectly, but other times it just... doesn’t?
For example, I tried it on a blog post yesterday, and it missed like half the text. Idk if it’s the formatting or what, but it’s frustrating when you’re trying to save time, ya know?
Also, has anyone noticed it struggles with images or embedded stuff? Like, if there’s text in an image, forget about it—it’s like the Google extension scans text from a webpage but only when it feels like it lol.
Anyway, just curious if anyone else has had similar experiences or if I’m just doing something wrong. Maybe there’s a better tool out there? Let me know!
Cheers!
Yeah, I’ve had the same issue with that Google extension scans text from a webpage. It’s super inconsistent, especially with dynamic content or pages that load stuff after you scroll.
I switched to a tool called Copyfish—it’s a Chrome extension too, but it handles images and embedded text way better. It’s not perfect, but it’s been more reliable for me. Maybe give it a shot?
Also, if the page has weird formatting, sometimes opening it in “reader mode” (if your browser has it) helps clean things up before using the extension.
Honestly, I feel you. The Google extension scans text from a webpage, but it’s like it has a mind of its own lol. I’ve noticed it struggles with pages that have a lot of JavaScript or lazy loading.
Have you tried Web Scraper? It’s a bit more manual, but you can customize what you want to extract, and it works better with complex sites. It’s not as quick, but it’s more accurate for me.
Also, for text in images, OCR tools like Online OCR or Tesseract.js might help, but they’re separate from extensions.
I’ve been using that Google extension scans text from a webpage for a while too, and yeah, it’s hit or miss. I think it depends on how the site is coded.
One thing that helped me was disabling ad blockers or other extensions while using it. Sometimes they interfere with how the page loads, and the extension misses stuff.
If you’re looking for alternatives, SingleFile is great for saving entire pages as HTML, and then you can extract text from there. It’s a bit of a workaround, but it’s saved me a ton of frustration.
Ugh, same here! The Google extension scans text from a webpage, but it’s so unreliable. I’ve had it skip entire sections or just grab random bits.
I’ve started using Notion Web Clipper for saving content. It’s not exactly the same, but it’s way better at preserving formatting and pulling everything, including images. Plus, you can organize it all in Notion afterward.
For text in images, I’ve heard good things about Microsoft Lens, but I haven’t tried it myself.
Wow, thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I didn’t realize there were so many alternatives out there. I’m definitely gonna try Copyfish and MarkDownload first—they sound like they might solve the issues I’ve been having.
Also, the tip about disabling ad blockers is something I hadn’t thought of. I’ll give that a shot too.
For text in images, I’ll check out Adobe Scan and Microsoft Lens. I’ve been avoiding OCR tools because they seemed complicated, but I guess it’s time to dive in.
Thanks again, y’all! This has been super helpful.
I think the issue with the Google extension scans text from a webpage is that it’s not designed for super complex or modern sites. It’s great for simple pages, but anything with dynamic content or heavy JS just breaks it.
I’ve been using Evernote Web Clipper as an alternative. It’s not perfect either, but it’s more consistent, and you can edit the content after clipping.
Also, if you’re dealing with text in images, Google Keep has a decent OCR feature built-in. It’s not as seamless as an extension, but it works in a pinch.
Yeah, the Google extension scans text from a webpage, but it’s definitely not flawless. I’ve found it works better on static sites, but anything with ads, pop-ups, or lazy loading just messes it up.
I’ve been using MarkDownload lately. It’s a Chrome extension that saves pages as Markdown files, and it’s been way more reliable for me. It even handles images and embedded content pretty well.
For text in images, you might wanna check out ABBYY FineReader. It’s a paid tool, but it’s one of the best OCR solutions out there.
I feel your pain! The Google extension scans text from a webpage, but it’s so hit or miss. I’ve had it work perfectly one day and fail completely the next.
One thing that’s helped me is using Pocket to save articles first. It strips out a lot of the junk and makes the text easier to extract. Then I use the extension, and it works better.
For text in images, I’ve been using Adobe Scan. It’s not an extension, but it’s super accurate and integrates well with other tools.
Same experience here. The Google extension scans text from a webpage, but it’s super inconsistent. I think it struggles with modern web design and dynamic content.
I’ve switched to Save to Google Drive for saving pages, and then I extract the text manually. It’s a bit more work, but it’s more reliable.
For OCR, Snipping Tool + OneNote works surprisingly well. Just snip the image, paste it into OneNote, and it’ll extract the text for you.
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