OCR on Mac

Extract text from images on your Mac without downloading any software. JustScanText works directly in Safari or Chrome - a perfect alternative to Preview's limited OCR capabilities.

Better Than macOS Built-in OCR

While macOS has Live Text, it's limited to specific apps and recent Mac models. JustScanText works on any Mac with a modern browser, supports batch processing, and offers more language options.

How to Use OCR on Mac

  1. 1
    Open in Safari or Chrome

    Visit JustScanText.com in your preferred browser.

  2. 2
    Drag images from Finder

    Drag directly from Finder or use Cmd+V to paste screenshots.

  3. 3
    Extract and copy text

    Processing happens locally on your Mac.

Mac OCR Use Cases

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Screenshots

Extract text from macOS screenshots instantly.

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iPhone Photos

Process photos synced via iCloud or AirDrop.

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Scanned PDFs

Extract text from scanned documents.

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Design Files

Copy text from exported design mockups.

Related Pages

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