# TextSniper for Mac

> Copy text from anything on screen.

Drag over an image, video or PDF and TextSniper copies its text with on-device OCR. It also reads QR codes and barcodes.

## Facts

- Price: $9.99 (one-time, Mac App Store)
- Developer: Valerii Mykhailyk
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://textsniper.app/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/textsniper/id1528890965
- Homebrew cask: textsniper
- Requires: macOS 12.0 or later
- App Store version: 1.13.0
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/textsniper/

## Install

Homebrew:

```sh
brew install --cask textsniper
```

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1528890965
```

## Questions

### How much does TextSniper cost?

TextSniper costs $9.99 as a one-time purchase on the Mac App Store.

### Where can I download TextSniper for Mac?

Download TextSniper from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (textsniper.app). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install TextSniper from the Terminal?

Yes. With Homebrew, run `brew install --cask textsniper`. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1528890965`.

### Which macOS version does TextSniper need?

The Mac App Store version of TextSniper requires macOS 12.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to TextSniper?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Tidzy (one-time purchase), Letra (one-time purchase), Bartender 6 (one-time purchase) and Ice (open source).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Tidzy](https://macworthy.com/apps/tidzy/): Search your files by the words inside images and PDFs. (One-time purchase)
- [Letra](https://macworthy.com/apps/letra/): Drag over any text on screen to copy it. (One-time purchase)
- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Amphetamine](https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/): Keep your Mac awake, on your terms. (Free)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)

Tags: ocr