The innovative tool known as Advanced Paste, part of Microsoft’s PowerToys utility set, is now available for Windows users, promising to transform the interaction with text and images on these devices. This add-on allows users to paste clipboard content in various formats according to their needs, including plain text, Markdown, JSON, and files such as .txt, .html, or .png. All of this can be done through the user interface or customizable keyboard shortcuts.
One of the standout features of Advanced Paste is its ability to extract text from images stored in the clipboard using local optical character recognition (OCR). To take advantage of this tool, users must activate it through the PowerToys settings, opening the Advanced Paste window with the Win+Shift+V keyboard shortcut, which can be customized according to the user’s preferences.
In addition to basic functions, Advanced Paste features an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered option that can be enabled by entering an OpenAI key in the settings. This function allows for text transformation and formatting according to context and specific requests, offering the ability to summarize text, translate between different languages, generate code from a description, and creatively style texts.
It is important to note that basic functionalities, such as pasting text in its original format, whether plain, Markdown, or JSON, can be executed locally without relying on AI services. The tool also allows for generating files from clipboard content, easily creating .txt, .html, or .png documents.
Users interested in trying out Advanced Paste can download the PowerToys package from the official website, designed to optimize the experience on Windows systems and improve productivity. This simple installation process details how to manage content flexibly and efficiently.
With Advanced Paste, it is hoped that users can take their digital content management to the next level, making this tool an indispensable addition for those seeking more creative and expansive control over their daily digital work.
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