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TextMan
TextMan is a utility designed to overcome the frustration of unselectable text across various digital formats. Users can simply draw a rectangle over any area on their screen, similar to taking a screenshot. The tool then employs Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to identify and extract the text within that selected region. This extracted text is automatically placed into the user's clipboard, ready for immediate pasting into any application or text field.TextMan performs all text recognition processing locally on the user's device, ensuring privacy as no data is shared or tracked externally. It supports text recognition in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and both simplified and traditional Chinese. The tool also offers features like viewing scanned text in an overlay, having it read aloud, searching the recognized text directly via a search engine, and accessing a history of scanned texts.
TextSniper
Effortlessly capture non-selectable text from various sources on your Mac screen, including YouTube videos, PDFs, images, online courses, screencasts, presentations, webpages, and photos. TextSniper simplifies text extraction, making it as easy as taking a screenshot using the built-in snipping tool. Its advanced OCR technology ensures quick and accurate recognition.
Beyond basic text recognition, the tool integrates features like a QR code and barcode reader, allowing users to capture and extract information from these codes instantly. It also includes a text-to-speech function, enabling the Mac to read the extracted text aloud. This feature serves as a valuable aid for language learners or individuals who need assistance reading screen text. TextSniper operates unobtrusively from the menu bar, accessible via a customizable keyboard shortcut, ensuring it's readily available without cluttering the dock.
Pricing
TextMan Pricing
TextMan offers Pay Once pricing .
TextSniper Pricing
TextSniper offers Pay Once pricing .
Features
TextMan
- Screen Region Selection: Select any text on the screen by drawing a rectangle for OCR detection.
- Multi-Source Compatibility: Works with websites, PDFs, videos, images, and system interfaces.
- Clipboard Integration: Automatically copies detected text to the clipboard for easy pasting.
- Local Processing: All OCR processing is done locally on the device for privacy.
- Multi-Language Support: Recognizes English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese (simplified and traditional).
- Text Overlay: Displays scanned text in an overlay window.
- Read Aloud: Reads the scanned text aloud using macOS capabilities.
- Direct Search: Hold Command (⌘) while capturing to search the recognized text on a search engine.
- Scan History/Workflow: Collects scanned texts in a list for later access or export.
- Import Functionality: Import supported images and PDF files for text conversion.
TextSniper
- Instant Text Extraction: Capture non-selectable text from anywhere on the screen.
- Advanced OCR Technology: Utilizes advanced optical character recognition for speed and accuracy.
- Simple Workflow: Capture with a shortcut, text is automatically copied to the clipboard.
- QR Code & Barcode Reader: Extracts text data from QR codes and barcodes.
- Text to Speech: Reads the extracted text aloud.
- Menu Bar Integration: Accessible from the macOS menu bar.
- Customizable Shortcut: Allows users to set their preferred keyboard shortcut.
Use Cases
TextMan Use Cases
- Extracting text from images or infographics.
- Copying text from videos or presentations.
- Grabbing text from non-selectable website elements.
- Digitizing text from scanned PDF documents.
- Copying error messages or system information from dialog boxes.
- Quickly searching for text seen on screen.
TextSniper Use Cases
- Extracting text from non-selectable PDFs.
- Copying text from online course videos or presentations.
- Grabbing text snippets from screencasts or video tutorials.
- Digitizing text from photos or scanned documents.
- Reading QR codes or barcodes quickly.
- Assisting language learners by reading foreign text aloud.
- Providing accessibility support for users with reading difficulties.
Uptime Monitor
Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
99.86%
Average Response Time
633.07 ms
Last 30 Days
Uptime Monitor
Average Uptime
100%
Average Response Time
118.6 ms
Last 30 Days
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