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OwlOCR
owlocr · v7.22.2 • auto-updates
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On-device OCR for screenshots, images, and PDFs
brew install --cask owlocr 23
30-day installs
88
90-day installs
88
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v7.22.23d ago7.22.0→7.22.2
11d ago7.21.3→7.22.0
12d ago7.21.2→7.21.3
16d ago7.21.1→7.21.2
17d ago7.21.0→7.21.1
18d ago7.20.0→7.21.0
27d ago7.19.0→7.20.0
27d ago7.18.2→7.19.0
1mo ago7.18.1→7.18.2
1mo ago7.18.0→7.18.1
+ 4 older versions
Review
Aug 16, 2026OwlOCR is a macOS app that provides on-device OCR capabilities for screenshots, images, and PDFs, offering privacy and offline functionality. Its Finder extensions enhance integration with macOS, making it a useful tool for users needing text extraction without internet access.
OwlOCR extracts text from screenshots, images, and PDFs using on-device processing.
Maturity: The app is regularly updated, with the latest version being 7.16.1, indicating ongoing development and maintenance.
Community: There are limited mentions on Hacker News, with the most recent from 2021, suggesting moderate community interest but no significant buzz.
Pros
- + On-device OCR ensures privacy and works offline.
- + Finder extensions provide seamless integration with macOS.
- + Auto-updates keep the app secure and functional.
Cons
- - Low 30-day install count indicates possible low adoption.
- - Limited community discussion may affect support availability.
Community Mentions
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