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TextSnatcher

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Free plan Linux
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Spec score 7.6 #34 of 40 in OCR software

Spec sheet

Purpose
TextSnatcher performs OCR to copy text from images on a Linux desktop.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Free plan
YesRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Integrations
The README names Tesseract OCR and its language data as dependencies; it does not list other product integrations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security
The repository page does not state security or compliance claims.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The repository README includes a Support Me section but gives no support terms there.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build
The README documents building with Meson and installing with Ninja.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Build requirements
Build dependencies include Granite, GTK 3, GObject, GdkPixbuf, libhandy 1, and libportal 0.5.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Distribution
The repository includes a Flatpak manifest and labels the project for Linux.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Installation
The README provides instructions to clone the repository, build with Meson and Ninja, and install the application.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Languages
The application supports multiple languages.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Linux focus
The project describes itself as made for Linux.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
OCR engine
TextSnatcher uses Tesseract OCR 4.x for character recognition.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Paste workflow
The README describes dragging over an image and pasting the recognized text.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Primary platform
desktopRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Project status
The README says the maker planned to resume updates and fixes after saving for a Linux PC.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Runtime requirements
The listed runtime dependencies are scrot, tesseract-ocr, and Tesseract language data.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Searchable PDF
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Selection
Users can drag over an image to copy its text.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Supported inputs
imageRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com
Word export
NoRead 23 Sep 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

TextSnatcher Free No pricing or usage limits stated Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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