Capture the uncapturable
Grab text from slides, locked PDFs, live streams, or screenshots. If you can see it, you can clip it.
MAC OCR TOOLKIT
If you can see it, you can copy it.
Extract text from images and other digital documents in a heartbeat.
By downloading, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
- Works on macOS Sonoma and newer
- Optimized for Apple silicon
- Free to download during beta
Extract Text From Anywhere
Instantly capture non-selectable text from YouTube videos, PDFs, images, online courses, screencasts, presentations, webpages, video tutorials, photos, etc. It's so simple and easy as taking a screenshot with a built-in snipping tool for Mac.
Instant clipboard copy
TextClipper performs OCR locally and copies the result instantly. Paste into notes, docs, emails, or code.
Built for focus
Lives quietly in your menu bar with a customizable shortcut. No docks, no pop-ups, just fast captures.
Works offline
Everything runs on-device—ideal for confidential information, secure documents, or low-connectivity environments.
QR & Barcode Decoding
Scan on-screen QR or barcodes instantly to extract URLs, contact info, or payload data you can paste anywhere.
Works off-line with precise edge detection, and elevates stubborn codes with adaptive contrast.
AI-Enhanced OCR
Call on powerful AI models when you need to parse complex layouts, mixed languages, or even handwritten notes with remarkable accuracy.
Works with your own OpenAI or Google Gemini API keys, so you stay in control of your data.
Capture History & iCloud Sync
Keeps every clip searchable for 30 days. Seamlessly syncs across your Macs via Apple iCloud.
🔒 End-to-End Encrypted
Your data is encrypted before syncing. No one has access to your
history—not even us.
Additive Clipboard
Keep a running capture without bouncing between apps. Toggle Additive Clipboard to append every new clip to your existing clipboard instead of replacing it.
It threads each capture with clean separators, so you can gather multiple quotes, code blocks, or data points and paste them together in one go.
Great for research, incident response, and walkthroughs where you want a single paste-ready transcript.
How it behaves
- Flip the Additive Clipboard switch from the menu bar or capture HUD to stay in append mode.
- Press ⌥ while capturing to append just one selection without toggling the mode.
- Line breaks are added intelligently, keeping bullet lists, tables, and code tidy.
Swift & Reliable.
Less keystrokes, more masterpieces.
“TextClipper saves me hours every week. Extracting quotes from videos and screenshots used to be a pain, now it's instant.”
Sarah
Content Creator
“The ability to grab code snippets from tutorial videos directly into my editor without retyping is a game changer. Highly recommended.”
David
Software Engineer
“Perfect for online classes. I can capture important points from the professor's slides without missing a beat. It's my study superpower.”
Emily
Student
Work with TextClipper in three steps
1
Start
Press ⌘ ⇧ 2 or select “Capture Text” from the menu bar.
2
Clip
Drag to select the area containing the text you need. TextClipper recognises it instantly.
3
Paste
Paste it anywhere—notes, code editors, or apps. Your clipboard always stays in sync.
Beyond text recognition
Smart extras make TextClipper a powerful companion for busy workflows.
Language aware
Support spans English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Traditional & Simplified Chinese, plus Japanese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Russian on macOS Ventura.
Shortcuts you control
Assign any hotkey that fits your muscle memory. TextClipper adapts to your flow.
Privacy by design
OCR happens locally, keeping customer data, graded papers, and internal docs secure.
Menu bar assistant
Stay focused with quick access tools, capture history, and text-to-speech toggles.
Ready to clip faster?
Download TextClipper free while we polish the next big update—no license required.
By downloading, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
TextClipper is currently a free download while in public beta. No trial
timers, just launch and start capturing.
TextClipper runs on macOS Sonoma (14.0) and above, and we actively tune
for the newest macOS updates.
Absolutely. Open the settings menu, choose “Configure Hotkey,” and set
the shortcut that fits your flow.
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Reach me anytime at
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