CopyFish
100% FreeCopyFish 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.
Best for: Researchers and students extracting text from non-selectable sources
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How to use CopyFish
Install CopyFish
Add the CopyFish browser extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
Capture text
Click the CopyFish icon, then select the area of the screen containing the text you want to extract.
Review extracted text
The OCR engine processes the selection and displays the extracted text.
Translate if needed
Use the built-in translation feature to convert the extracted text into your preferred language.
Copy or save
Copy the text to your clipboard or save it for later use.
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