TextGrabber2

TextGrabber2 is a macOS menu‑bar utility that monitors the clipboard for copied images and extracts the embedded text using Apple’s on‑device Vision framework. The extracted text can be automatically placed on the clipboard or passed to system services, allowing users to trigger Shortcuts, translation tools, Quick Look, or other actions without leaving the current workflow.

The app is targeted at macOS users who need a lightweight, privacy‑focused way to convert screenshots, scanned documents, or any copied image into editable text and then chain that output into automated tasks. Because it relies on keyboard shortcuts and does not require screen‑recording or accessibility permissions, it can be used in environments where security and minimal permission prompts are important.

TextGrabber2 is open source, runs on macOS 15.0 and later, and includes features such as custom clipboard‑pruning rules, configurable key bindings, and built‑in utilities like Translate. Updates are delivered automatically, primarily for bug fixes, and the project is hosted on GitHub with documentation on installation and usage.