TextSniper

TextSniper is a lightweight macOS application that uses advanced OCR technology to extract text from any visual content on your screen. Think of it as a smart screenshot tool that reads text instead of just capturing images. The app recognizes text from photos, scanned documents, video presentations, online courses, social media posts, and even computer code.

What makes TextSniper special is its simplicity and speed. Unlike traditional OCR software that requires uploading files, TextSniper works instantly on whatever you can see on your Mac screen. The app supports multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese, depending on your macOS version.

It also includes bonus features like text-to-speech conversion, QR code scanning, and barcode reading, making it a complete text capture solution for Mac users.

Using TextSniper is incredibly straightforward and requires no learning curve. First, download and install the app from the Mac App Store or the developer's website. Once installed, TextSniper appears as a small icon in your menu bar, ready to use whenever you need it.

To capture text, simply press Shift+Command+2 or click the TextSniper menu bar icon and select 'Capture Text.' Your cursor will change to a crosshair, allowing you to draw a rectangle around any text on your screen. As soon as you release the mouse, TextSniper instantly processes the selected area and copies the recognized text to your clipboard.

Here's how to get the best results:

• Select clear, well-lit text for better accuracy

• Draw tight rectangles around the text you want

• Use the additive clipboard feature for multiple selections

• Customize keyboard shortcuts in preferences

• Try the text-to-speech feature for audio playback

• Use QR code scanning for quick link access

Press Command+V to paste the extracted text into any application. The entire process takes just seconds and works with virtually any text source.

• Advanced OCR text extraction from any screen content

• Multi-language support for 15+ languages

• Text-to-speech conversion for accessibility

• QR code and barcode scanning capabilities

• Customizable keyboard shortcuts

• Offline processing for privacy protection

• Additive clipboard for multiple selections

• Menu bar integration for quick access

• High accuracy even with poor quality images

• One-time purchase with lifetime access