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Overview
A quick app to grab any on screen text using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) built into Windows 10. Text Grab does not need to run in the background and does not require the internet to work. This app was built to be quick and get out of the way, making you more productive on Windows. By using the built-in notifications, minimal clicks, and quick startup; Text Grab can easily be used hundreds of times a day! Text Grab uses your Windows installed language to recognize text, so it is available in many different languages.
Where Text Grab is useful
- Pictures
- PDFs
- Application text
- Videos
- Websites
Any mixture of the above
Text Grab has three different modes.
Mode 1: Fullscreen capture
This works by simply selecting a rectangular region, or just clicking a word, and Text Grab attempts to copy any text within the region to the Windows Clipboard.
Mode 2: Grab Frame
This is a floating window which can be placed over any window. This window will attempt to capture any text within the bounds of the Window.
Mode 3: Edit Text Window
In this mode Text Grab is like a super charged Notepad. With a plain text area, you can capture, collect, and manipulate the text.
To view the history of what Text Grab has copied open the Windows Clipboard History with Windows key + V
Text Grab is open source on GitHub:
https://github.com/TheJoeFin/Text-Grab
Feel free to open issues, fork the repo, or open a pull request.
Features
OCRScreenshot OCRManipulate textClean dataFind tables in imagesMachine vision
What's new
v4.8.0 February 2025
- Search the Quick Simple Lookup using RegEx
- Edit the Grab Frame images to improve OCR
- Invert colors
- Increase contrast
- Adjust brightness
- The language of the Edit Text Window can be set with a drop down
v4.7.0 December 2024
1. Searching history in the Quick Simple Lookup
- Find and open previous Edit Text Windows or Grab Frames
- Different items are signified by an icon on the left
- Can be disabled for previous behavior
2. Post grab actions
- Can fix GUIDs
- Try to insert
- Trim lines
- Remove duplicate lines
- Default web search (configurable in Settings)
Additional Information
- Developed by Joseph Finney
- Version 2025.02.24
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Requires
Available on: PC
OS: Windows 10 version 19041.0 or higher
- Published 2020-12-29
- Size 338.09 MB
- File Type appx/msix
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Language
English (United States)
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Permissions
Uses all system resources
- Microsoft Store ID 9mznkqj7sl0b
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How to download and install Text Grab from the Microsoft
Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store
This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Text Grab.Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store
Step 2: Search for Text Grab
Step 3: Download and Install
Step 4: Access the App
Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website
If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.Step 1: Visit the Text Grab Page
Step 2: Download the App
Step 3: Install Text Grab
Step 4: Use Text Grab
Tips for a Smooth Installation
Conclusion:
Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Text Grab.Text Grab FAQs
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