FreezeText

OCR Text Recognition for Mac - Capture Text From Anywhere

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PriceEUR 19.99 incl. VAT · One-time purchase, no subscription · 14-day free trial

Version1.16

Size5 MB

DocumentationUser Manual

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Description

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. Text recognition runs entirely locally on your Mac — captured content is never sent to the cloud. Works seamlessly across all connected monitors. An internet connection is required for purchase, activation and license checks. One-time purchase of €19.99 incl. VAT, no subscription. 14-day free trial.

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What's New

Version 1.16 • Close the edit window with ⌘S as well – in addition to ESC and ⌘H; your text is always saved, as before • In the editor after text recognition, ⌘S takes over the text just like the copy button

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

Text recognition stays local

Captured text and screen content never leave your Mac. An internet connection is required for purchase, activation and license checks.

Local Processing

OCR runs entirely locally with Apple Vision — captured content does not leave your device

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does FreezeText cost?

€19.99 incl. VAT as a one-time purchase, no subscription. Try it free for 14 days first.

Does it work with videos?

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

Is my data sent to the cloud?

Text recognition runs locally with Apple Vision; captured content never leaves your Mac. Only the data required for purchase, activation and license checks is transmitted.

Which languages are recognized?

All languages supported by Apple Vision, configurable in settings.