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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.

TextCapture

TextCapture is an advanced text extraction tool designed specifically for Mac users, combining lightning-fast on-device OCR with powerful AI-driven recognition capabilities. By simply dragging to select any area on the screen, users can extract text—including complex formatting, tables, code snippets, and emojis—with accuracy and ease. The tool offers both a local mode for secure, offline processing and an AI mode leveraging OpenAI for enhanced context and formatting preservation, supporting over 55 languages in total.

TextCapture prioritizes user privacy by processing data locally unless the AI mode is activated with the user's own API key. Customizable keyboard shortcuts, multi-lingual support, and one-time straightforward pricing make it a tailored solution for professionals who value efficiency, accuracy, and security in their workflow. Suitable for a range of use cases, it streamlines tasks that require extracting unselectable or embedded text from videos, images, or secured documents.

Pricing

TextMan Pricing

Pay Once

TextMan offers Pay Once pricing .

TextCapture Pricing

Pay Once

TextCapture 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.

TextCapture

  • Lightning Fast: Instantly captures and processes text for seamless workflow.
  • Secure On-Device Processing: Ensures all data stays local unless AI mode is enabled.
  • Custom Shortcuts: Allows personal keyboard shortcuts for quick access.
  • Multi-lingual Support: Recognizes and extracts text in over 55 languages.
  • AI-Powered Extraction: Uses advanced AI for superior recognition and format preservation.
  • Format Detection: Intelligently preserves text formatting and layout.
  • Emoji Support: Accurately captures emojis along with text.
  • Flexible Modes: Choose between local fast OCR or advanced AI extraction with OpenAI API key.
  • Table & Code Extraction: Maintains indentation and spacing in complex content.

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.

TextCapture Use Cases

  • Extracting unselectable or embedded text from videos, images, or PDFs.
  • Copying code snippets with formatting intact for programming workflows.
  • Capturing tables and structured documents while preserving layout.
  • Transcribing multilingual content from visual material for translation or reference.
  • Archiving handwritten notes or classroom board writings for digital storage.

Uptime Monitor

Uptime Monitor

Average Uptime

100%

Average Response Time

625.6 ms

Last 30 Days

Uptime Monitor

Average Uptime

99.48%

Average Response Time

163.25 ms

Last 30 Days

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