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FreezeText

OCR Text Recognition for Mac - Capture Text From Anywhere

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Version1.13
Size4 MB
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Description

Free OCR text recognition for Mac: Capture text from anywhere on your screen with a single keystroke. FreezeText freezes the screen and makes any visible text copyable via OCR. Whether running videos, disappearing popups, protected PDFs or hover effects in Jira — FreezeText solves the problem of text being visible but not copyable. One keystroke freezes the current screen content. Then select the desired text, and FreezeText recognizes it via Apple Vision Framework in under 0.3 seconds. Recognized text is automatically cleaned up: line breaks corrected, excess whitespace removed, hyphenation resolved. The searchable history stores all captured texts with color tags and export options. QR codes and barcodes are also detected automatically. FreezeText works entirely locally on your Mac — no cloud, no data transmission, complete privacy. Works seamlessly across all connected monitors. Free, no subscription.

Screenshots

FreezeText main function - Capture text from anywhere on screen
FreezeText main function - Capture text from anywhere on screen
OCR text recognition in action - Lightning-fast text extraction with Apple Vision
OCR text recognition in action - Lightning-fast text extraction with Apple Vision
History sidebar - All captured texts at a glance
History sidebar - All captured texts at a glance
Menu bar integration - Always within reach without dock icon
Menu bar integration - Always within reach without dock icon
Privacy - 100% local processing without cloud
Privacy - 100% local processing without cloud

What's New

Version 1.2 • QR code and barcode detection • Configurable OCR languages • History: search, export (JSON/CSV), drag & drop reordering, color tags • macOS Services integration (extract text from images in Finder) • Text editor: auto-save, translucent design • HTTP API with 40+ endpoints for automation • Localized tooltips on all UI elements

First release of FreezeText! • Lightning-fast OCR text recognition with Apple Vision • Global keyboard shortcut for instant capture • History sidebar for all captured texts • Smart text processing (line breaks, hyphenation) • Multi-display support • Fully localized in English and German

Features

Lightning-Fast OCR

Text recognition in under 0.3 seconds thanks to Apple Vision Framework

Global Hotkey

Activate FreezeText from anywhere with a single keystroke (⌘⇧7)

QR Code & Barcode Detection

Automatic detection of QR codes and barcodes in the selected area

History Sidebar

Searchable history with color tags, export (JSON/CSV), and drag & drop reordering

Smart Text Processing

Automatic correction of line breaks, whitespace, and hyphenation

macOS Services Integration

Extract text from images directly in Finder via the Services menu

HTTP API

40+ endpoints for automation, OCR, mouse/keyboard control, and more

Multi-Display Support

Works seamlessly across all connected monitors

Privacy & Security

100% Offline

All data stays on your Mac. No cloud, no transmission, complete privacy.

Local Processing

OCR runs entirely locally with Apple Vision - no data leaves your device

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FreezeText free?

Yes, completely free, no subscription.

Does it work with videos?

Yes, the screen is frozen and text is recognized via OCR.

Is my data sent to the cloud?

No, everything runs locally with Apple Vision. No data leaves your Mac.

Which languages are recognized?

All languages supported by Apple Vision, configurable in settings.