Microsoft has disabled OCR functionality in the Photos app after a short preview release, citing the need to address issues that led to app crashes.
The OCR feature is critical for Microsoft's future developments, such as the delayed Windows Recall service, which requires the ability to accurately parse images for a searchable archive.
While OCR technology is common in Microsoft's apps, its absence in the Photos app has been surprising given the company's push to integrate AI across its products.
Although users have alternative solutions for text extraction, the continued limitations in searching for specific text within photo libraries highlight the need for reliable OCR functionality.
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