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TextSniper

textsniper · v1.12.1 • auto-updates

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Extract text from images and other digital documents

brew install --cask textsniper
Note: Older licence keys (those issued through Paddle) won't work with this version of textsniper. Download textsniper from https://textsniper.app//download instead.
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Trust Score 3/10
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Review

Mar 10, 2026

TextSniper is a macOS OCR tool that extracts text from images and videos, offering a quick and efficient way to digitize content. It benefits users needing to transcribe text without manual input, such as researchers, writers, or anyone working with digital documents.

Extracts text from screenshots, images, and videos on macOS.

Maturity: Project appears early-stage with limited GitHub activity and community engagement.

Community: Hacker News discussions indicate positive reception, with users appreciating its simplicity and effectiveness. No Reddit mentions found.

Pros

  • + Efficient text extraction from various sources
  • + Quick and user-friendly interface
  • + Cross-application functionality

Cons

  • - Early-stage project with limited community support
  • - Potential for occasional text recognition errors
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Last commit: Jan 24, 2026

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