TextGrabber2 1.12.0 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesTextGrabber2 is a small menu bar tool that reads text from images you copy on your Mac. Copy a picture, a chart or a scanned page, and the app uses the on device Vision framework to turn the words in it into text you can paste and use. It suits students, researchers and office workers who often meet text trapped inside images.
Key Features
- Extracts text from copied images without saving files first
- Lives in the menu bar and works with your normal copy shortcuts
- Uses the Apple Vision framework, so reading happens on your Mac
- Can run actions and Shortcuts on the text it captures
- Rules and content filters tidy up clipboard text automatically
How to Download
- Use the download button on this page to get the TextGrabber2 disk image.
- Or Download from the official site and open the latest release listed there.
- Open the image, drag TextGrabber2 to Applications and launch it from the menu bar.
System Requirements
Recent builds target current macOS releases, and the project keeps older builds for macOS 13, 14 and 15. Read the release notes and check About This Mac to pick the right build.
FAQs
Does TextGrabber2 need screen recording permission?
No. It is not a screenshot tool. It works from images you copy with your usual shortcuts, so it does not ask for screen recording or accessibility access.
Is my image sent to a server for reading?
No. Text reading uses the Vision framework built into macOS, which works on your own machine. That keeps the process private, and it works offline.
Is TextGrabber2 free?
Yes. It is a free open source app released under the MIT licence, and the source code is open for anyone to read on the project page.
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