SightSolve AIHow to screenshot a homework question and get the answer
Updated July 2026 · 4 min read
The fastest way to solve a question you can see on your screen is to screenshot it with an AI solver. With SightSolve, you drag a box around the question and a step-by-step answer appears in seconds — no retyping and no copy-paste.
The 3 steps
- Open the extension and click Capture. A selection overlay appears on the page you are viewing.
- Drag a box around the question. It works on any website — online quizzes, PDFs, textbook portals, Google Docs, images.
- Read the answer. SightSolve returns a step-by-step Explanation and a concise Final Answer, with math rendered as real formulas.
Why screenshotting beats retyping
- Speed: a drag takes about a second; retyping a physics problem with symbols takes a minute.
- Accuracy: you can't mistype an equation or a diagram — the AI reads exactly what is on screen.
- Diagrams and charts: graphs, geometry figures, and tables come through, which plain text can't capture.
What subjects it works for
Math (algebra through calculus and linear algebra), physics, chemistry, biology, economics, computer science, literature analysis, history, and most language questions. Multiple-choice and free-response are both supported.
Is it free?
Yes — the free plan includes 60 questions per week with no credit card, up to 20 in any one day. Pro ($7.99/month) removes the cap, adds a priority lane so answers come back faster, and unlocks practice questions.
Frequently asked
What is the best way to solve a question from a screenshot?
Use a purpose-built screenshot-to-answer tool. A Chrome extension like SightSolve lets you select the question directly on the page and returns a worked solution without leaving the tab.
Can I get step-by-step working, not just the answer?
Yes. SightSolve always returns the reasoning first, then the final answer, so you can check each step.