TextGrabber2

TextGrabber2 is a free and open-source “Copy-to-Action” tool that lets you extract text (opens in a new tab) from copied images and seamlessly run actions (opens in a new tab).

Actions are based on system services that support the Apple Shortcuts (opens in a new tab) you're already familiar with.

Discover our other free and open-source apps at libremac.github.io (opens in a new tab).

With TextGrabber2, you can:

• Extract text from copied images and trigger specific actions.
• Copy text and automate tasks with system services.
• Automatically prune clipboard data using custom rules or services.
• Gain more control over your clipboard with Shortcuts actions.
• Use handy built-in tools like Translate and Quick Look.

See the wiki (opens in a new tab) for more details and usage examples.

For information on clipboard access issues in macOS 15.4 and later, please refer to our wiki (opens in a new tab).

Why TextGrabber2

TextGrabber2 is NOT a screenshot tool, meaning it doesn't require access like Screen Recording or Accessibility. It relies on the keyboard shortcuts you use daily.

TextGrabber2 utilizes the built-in Vision (opens in a new tab) framework, which is on-device, secure, fast, accurate, and free. In fact, it's often superior to many paid services.

TextGrabber2 connects to system services (opens in a new tab), you can easily integrate your workflows.

TextGrabber2 observes the clipboard and runs to prune clipboard data.