Screenshot OCR for Mac

Frequently copy text from screenshots on Mac? The problem is always the same: text trapped in chats, slides, image PDFs, or apps that don’t allow direct selection.

ClariRec is built for exactly this. Press ⌥S, select a region, get editable text in under 500ms.

What ClariRec does well

  • Extract text from screenshots, mockups, and chat images
  • Pull text from slides, scanned pages, and image-heavy documents
  • Run OCR from the menu bar without opening a heavy editor
  • Keep default OCR local, no screenshots sent to ClariRec servers

Compared to generic OCR sites

  • Local by default: OCR runs on your Mac via macOS Vision
  • Faster workflow: global shortcuts for screenshot and clipboard OCR
  • Mac-native: results copy instantly, optional .txt or .md export
  • No account: install, grant Screen Recording, start using

When to use optional BYOK OCR

Built-in local OCR covers most everyday screenshots. Need a specific third-party provider? ClariRec also supports optional BYOK OCR. Only the content you select is sent directly to your configured provider or endpoint.

Download on the App Store