CopyFish

100% Free
#71 in AI Transcription Tools Last verified: June 15, 2026

CopyFish is a browser extension that extracts text from images, PDFs, and videos using OCR technology. It allows you to grab text from any on-screen content, translate it, and copy it to your clipboard. Perfect for researchers, students, and anyone who needs to capture text from non-selectable sources.

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How to use CopyFish

1

Install CopyFish

Add the CopyFish browser extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.

2

Capture text

Click the CopyFish icon, then select the area of the screen containing the text you want to extract.

3

Review extracted text

The OCR engine processes the selection and displays the extracted text.

4

Translate if needed

Use the built-in translation feature to convert the extracted text into your preferred language.

5

Copy or save

Copy the text to your clipboard or save it for later use.

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