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TextGrabber2 for Mac

Menu bar app that detects text from copied images

Quick answer: TextGrabber2 is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask textgrabber2. The project is open source. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What TextGrabber2 is

TextGrabber2 is a system utility for macOS: menu bar app that detects text from copied images.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/TextGrabber2-app/TextGrabber2.

How to install TextGrabber2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask textgrabber2.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install TextGrabber2 on Mac?

Run brew install --cask textgrabber2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is TextGrabber2 open source?

Yes. The project's source repository is linked from its homepage: TextGrabber2-app/TextGrabber2.

Does TextGrabber2 run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is TextGrabber2?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10766 in this catalogue.

What version of TextGrabber2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.11.1.