AreaText - Copy Text from Anywhere

Select any area — webpage, image, or video — to copy text instantly. DOM-first, OCR fallback. No API key.

GrabText: The Ultimate Free Image & Video Text Extractor Ever found yourself trying to type out a recipe from a YouTube video, a quote from an infographic, or text from a website that blocks right-click copying? Meet GrabText—the ultimate, 100% free Chrome extension designed to extract and copy text from anything on your screen. Powered by advanced, high-speed OCR (Optical Character Recognition—the technology that reads text inside visual elements), GrabText allows you to capture and copy text from any image, video, webpage, or document in seconds. Whether it is a locked PDF, a live streaming video, or an image in a foreign language, GrabText handles it effortlessly. 🚀 Key Features Built for Speed and Productivity Extract Text from Videos: Pause any video on YouTube, Vimeo, or online courses, select the area, and instantly grab the text. Perfect for students and developers copying code or notes! Image to Text Converter: One click extracts text from images (PNG, JPG, WebP), infographics, screenshots, and scanned digital documents. Bypass Website Restrictions: Easily copy text from websites that disable text selection or right-click menus. Universal Multilingual Support: Seamlessly recognizes and translates visual text across any language worldwide. 100% Free & Unlimited: No hidden subscription fees, no daily limits, and no premium paywalls. Enjoy full access completely free. 🛠️ How to Use GrabText to Copy Text Anywhere Install: Add GrabText to your Chrome browser from the Web Store. Activate: Click the GrabText extension icon in your toolbar or use our quick keyboard shortcut. Select: Click and drag a box over the text inside any image, video player, or restricted website. Paste: The text is automatically copied straight to your clipboard, ready to paste anywhere! ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can I copy text from a protected website? Yes. GrabText bypasses right-click and selection blockers by capturing the text directly from the visual layout of the page. Does it work on streaming videos like YouTube? Absolutely. GrabText scans the active video frame, making it the perfect tool to copy timestamps, slide notes, or code blocks from video tutorials. What languages does GrabText support? It features global language recognition, allowing you to extract text written in any major language across the world. Is my data safe and private? Your privacy is our top priority. GrabText processes text locally within your browser extension environment and never stores or shares your captured data. Stop typing out text by hand. Download GrabText today and turn your entire web browser into an interactive, copyable workspace!