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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
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 10, 2026TextSniper 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
Community Mentions
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown