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TextGrabber2 vs Viz: catalog facts
TextGrabber2	Viz
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download; the developer accepts GitHub Sponsors donations.
macOS	macOS
Extracts text from any copied image Custom actions through Apple Shortcuts	Extracts text from both images and videos Reads QR codes and barcodes
macOS only Actions need setting up through system services or Shortcuts	macOS only Little documentation on the product page
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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