TextSniper VS Textly

TextSniper Pricing

Textly Pricing

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.

Textly

• OCR Text Extraction: Extracts text from any area on your Mac screen including videos, images, PDFs, and apps.
• Multi-Language Support: Captures and translates text in multiple languages.
• Clipboard Management: Automatically stores all copied and captured texts for easy search and retrieval.
• Instant Translation: Quickly translate captured text to your desired language.
• URL Detection: Identifies URLs in text and opens them directly in the default browser.
• QR Code Recognition: Captures QR codes, detects URLs, and copies extracted text.
• Lightning-fast Shortcuts: Perform key actions swiftly with customizable shortcut keys.

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.

Textly Use Cases

• Extracting text from online videos for note-taking or research.
• Copying content from images, scanned documents, or app interfaces.
• Translating foreign language text captured from presentations or web content.
• Organizing frequently copied data with clipboard history features.
• Quickly accessing URLs detected in screenshots or snippets.
• Capturing and saving information from QR codes displayed on screen.

TextSniper FAQs

• Do you offer a trial?

  Yes, you can try TextSniper via Setapp (free for a week along with 200+ other apps). If you purchase directly from the website, there is a 7-day money-back guarantee.
• Which macOS versions does TextSniper support?

  TextSniper supports macOS Catalina and newer versions. Language support varies depending on the specific macOS version.
• Can I customize the keyboard shortcut?

  Yes, you can set a custom keyboard shortcut to start the screen text capturing process through the TextSniper menu bar icon options.
• How does the license work?

  Each license is a one-time purchase limited to a specific number of Macs (1, 3, or Unlimited) and allows you to use the software indefinitely. Major upgrades and new features might require an additional upgrade cost.
• What languages does TextSniper support?

  Language support depends on the macOS version. Catalina supports English only. Big Sur & Monterey add Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional). Ventura adds Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Russian. Other Latin alphabet languages might have issues with accented character recognition.
• Is there any type of text that TextSniper is not recommended for?

  TextSniper works best with normal text. It might produce misreads when dealing with text containing numerous symbols, such as computer code.

Textly FAQs

• What types of content can Textly extract text from?

  Textly can extract text from videos, images, app interfaces, PDFs, and other on-screen content on a Mac.
• Does Textly support multiple languages for text extraction and translation?

  Yes, Textly supports capturing and translating text in multiple languages.
• Can I search my clipboard history in Textly?

  Yes, every copied or captured text is stored in a searchable clipboard history for quick access.
• How does Textly handle QR codes and URLs?

  Textly captures QR codes, detects and opens URLs in your default browser, and copies the extracted text.

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