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TextSniper

Mac menu bar OCR tool that copies text from any part of the screen, plus QR and barcode reading.

PaidOCR and screen text capture tools
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About TextSniper

TextSniper is a small macOS app for grabbing text you can't select: words in videos, images, screenshots, PDFs or slides. You press a shortcut, drag over an area of the screen, and the recognised text lands on the clipboard ready to paste. It lives in the menu bar rather than the Dock, and adds a QR code and barcode reader and a text-to-speech option that reads captured text aloud. Recognition relies on macOS's own text engine, so supported languages depend on your macOS version, and the developer notes it can misread symbol-heavy text such as code. It suits students, researchers and anyone who regularly copies text out of images. TextSniper is a one-off purchase with licences for one, three or unlimited Macs, a money-back guarantee, and availability on the Mac App Store and Setapp; major upgrades cost extra. It runs on macOS only.

Best for: Mac users who often copy text out of videos, images or screenshots.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Fast capture from a keyboard shortcut straight to the clipboard
  • Includes QR and barcode reading and text-to-speech
  • One-off purchase rather than a subscription

Why people leave

  • Mac only
  • Language support depends on your macOS version
  • Major upgrades are paid; can misread code and symbols

Top TextSniper alternatives

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  1. 1TRex logo
    TRex

    Free, open-source menu bar OCR tool that does the same quick text grab without a licence fee.

    66.5
  2. 2Text Grab logo
    Text Grab

    The closest equivalent for Windows users, with a free open-source build.

    59.6
  3. 3CleanShot X logo
    CleanShot X

    Paid all-in-one capture app that includes text recognition alongside screenshots and recording.

    51.2
  4. 4ShareX logo
    ShareX

    Free Windows capture suite with built-in OCR for people moving off the Mac.

    51.2

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TextSniper: common questions

Is TextSniper free?

No, TextSniper is a paid product. Price: $7.99 (1 Mac licence) (checked on TextSniper's own site).

Is TextSniper open source?

No, TextSniper is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Text Grab and ShareX.

What platforms does TextSniper run on?

TextSniper is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to TextSniper?

The highest-ranked TextSniper alternatives right now are TRex, Text Grab and CleanShot X. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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