SnapText is a text genie that can extract text from videos and images, making it easy to copy and paste text from any source.

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Version
1.0.0
Update
July 2, 2023
Size
32.53KiB
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Users
178
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
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SnapText Extension

Introducing SnapText, the ultimate Chrome extension that empowers users to effortlessly extract text from videos and images. Whether you're browsing through popular video platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, Skillshare, or even delving into university lecture recordings, SnapText has got you covered.

Here are some outstanding features of SnapText:
- Seamless Compatibility: SnapText works seamlessly across all video sites, ensuring a hassle-free text extraction experience.
- Universality: From educational platforms to university lecture recordings, SnapText can handle a wide range of content sources, allowing you to extract text from diverse video and image formats.
- Effortless Access: With SnapText, accessing the extension is quick and effortless. Simply press 'Alt+C' to select the desired text area, streamlining the text extraction process for your convenience.

Unlock the world of hidden text within videos and images with SnapText – the ultimate companion for capturing valuable information.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SnapText", "version": "1.0.0", "description": "SnapText is a text genie that can extract text from videos and images, making it easy to copy and paste text from any source.", "icons": { "16": "images/icon-16.png", "48": "images/icon-48.png", "128": "images/icon-128.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "Action Button", "default_icon": "images/icon-128.png" }, "permissions": [ "activeTab", "scripting", "contextMenus" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "matches": [ ""], "resources": [ "images/icon-128.png", "images/error-icon.png"], "use_dynamic_url": true } ], "content_scripts": [{ "matches": [ "" ], "css": ["snapTextStyles.css"], "js": ["tesseract.min.js"] }], "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "commands": { "startSelection": { "suggested_key": "Alt+C", "mac": "Alt+C", "description": "Start Selection" } }}
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How to download and manually install SnapText extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SnapText extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install SnapText extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SnapText extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SnapText extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SnapText extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the SnapText Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SnapText extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SnapText extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SnapText extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the SnapText extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download SnapText extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SnapText extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the SnapText extension file

Select and download the SnapText extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the SnapText extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your SnapText extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the SnapText extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install SnapText extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Brett Selby (ID: 00000060c693f9d4) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 Wonderful. I was looking for this kind of tool for sometime for my work purpose. Helped a lot. Thank you

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Dominique Williams (ID: 000000a4efd1b029) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2023 Great

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Mark Sheheen (ID: 000000416fca0927) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/01/2023 Nice one. Saved my time....

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alexander vankonza (ID: 000000ffb877e704) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/05/2023 The accuracy of the text recognition is impressive.