Why is my text not copying in photos

Hey there, and welcome to Apple Support Communities living120,

We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.

We recommend checking out these steps for more information on how to copy and translate text from photos on your iPhone or iPad.

"With iOS 15 and later or iPadOS 15.1 and later, you can use Live Text to copy text in photos, translate languages, make a call, and more.

Use Live Text to get information from photos and images

Live Text recognizes information within your photos and online images, so you can make a call, send an email, or look up directions with a tap. You can also use Live Text in the Camera app or when using Camera in apps like Notes or Reminders — point your camera at a photo or image with text, then tap the Live Text button .

To turn on Live Text for all supported languages:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap Language & Region, then turn on Live Text.

To use Live Text, you need an iPhone XS, iPhone XR, or later with iOS 15 or later.

Live Text is also available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) or later, iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (3rd generation) or later, iPad (8th generation) or later, and iPad mini (5th generation) or later with iPadOS 15.1 or later.

Copy text in a photo or image

1. Open the Photos app and select a photo, or select an image online.
2. Touch and hold a word and move the grab points to adjust the selection.
3. Tap Copy. To select all of the text in the photo, tap Select All.

After you copy the text, you can paste it in another app or share it with someone. To highlight all text in a photo or image, select a photo or image, then tap the Live Text button  in the lower-right corner of the photo. "

For additional information, check out this link: Copy and translate text from photos on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Kindest regards!

Some times it does actually copy. The image normally will go down to the date it was taken if you copy it.