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TextGrabber2TextSniper
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

 Paid

Licences cost $7.99 for one Mac, $9.99 for three and $11.99 unlimited.

macOS macOS
  • Extracts text from any copied image
  • Custom actions through Apple Shortcuts
  • Text is copied to the clipboard with one shortcut
  • Works on videos, images, PDFs and screen shares
  • macOS only
  • Actions need setting up through system services or Shortcuts
  • macOS only
  • Closed source
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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