Snap2Text

Basic OCR text extraction for macOS

A simple, clean OCR tool for macOS. Extract text from screenshots using Apple's Vision framework. Privacy-first with local processing only.

Get in App Store Learn More
Snap2Text app interface showing OCR text extraction from screenshot with instant text recognition and editing capabilities

Why?

Simple OCR

Extract text from screenshots using Apple's Vision framework. Clean, straightforward text recognition without unnecessary complexity.

Fast & Lightweight

Quick text extraction from screenshots. Runs efficiently in your menu bar without consuming system resources.

Clipboard Integration

Extracted text is automatically copied to your clipboard. Basic clipboard history to access recent extractions.

Privacy First

All processing happens locally on your Mac. Your screenshots and extracted text never leave your device.

Native macOS

Built with SwiftUI for a clean, native macOS experience. Lives quietly in your menu bar with sound feedback.

Multi-language

Interface available in 20+ languages. Uses Apple's Vision framework for reliable text recognition.

How?

Take a screenshot and Snap2Text extracts the text using Apple's Vision framework. The text is copied to your clipboard for immediate use. Simple OCR, nothing more.

What People Say?

"Simple and does exactly what it says. Basic OCR that works well for extracting text from screenshots. I appreciate that it's privacy-focused."
- Sarah M., Research Assistant
"Good basic OCR tool for students. Helps me grab text from lecture slides quickly. Simple interface that stays out of the way."
- Alex K., Graduate Student
"Clean macOS app that does basic text extraction well. Fair price for what it offers. No frills, just works."
- Michael R., Content Creator

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Snap2Text?

Snap2Text is a basic OCR tool for macOS that extracts text from screenshots using Apple's Vision framework. It runs in your menu bar and provides simple text recognition.

How does Snap2Text work?

Take a screenshot and Snap2Text will extract text using Apple's Vision framework. The extracted text is copied to your clipboard automatically. It's that simple.

Is Snap2Text secure and private?

Yes! All processing happens locally on your Mac using Apple's Vision framework. Your screenshots and extracted text never leave your device.

What features are currently working?

Basic OCR text extraction, clipboard integration, menu bar interface, sound feedback, and multi-language UI. That's the current feature set.