Screenshot reader

Screenshot reader

Screenshot reading support for Read&Write for Google Chrome™

What is Screenshot reader?
"Screenshot Reader" is a Chrome extension aimed at enhancing the functionality of Read & Write for Google Chrome. Primarily, it provides OCR (Optical Character Recognition) support for users that allows them to capture in-depth details from the screenshots. The extension should be installed only if the user desires to enable the screenshot reading feature that was introduced in December 2016.
Stats
Rating: 2.85 (115)
Version: 1.0.8.9 (Last updated: 2021-10-01)
Creation date: 2020-06-30
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
  • tts
Size: 17.73M
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Summary
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This extension provides OCR for users of Read & Write for Google Chrome. You should not install this extension unless you want to enable the new screenshot reading functionality released in December 2016

User reviews
User reviews summary
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Pros
  • Can read text in screenshots
  • Allows copy-pasting of text from screenshot
  • Useful for school or work
  • Works well on Mac
Cons
  • Doesn't work on some devices
  • Slow performance
  • May not be intuitive to use
  • May stop working after a week and require re-downloading
  • May have technical issues and not work at all
  • May cause pop-up notifications or be difficult to remove
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Useful
  • Not intuitive
  • May stop working
  • May have technical issues
  • Pop-up notifications
  • Difficult to remove
Recent reviews
does not work its outdated 2021
by Seth Morris Seth Morris, 2024-03-13

I don't know how to use it. I find this one works great, simple and free! https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mpfhimfooelblffmiddjmpnpndeldikg
by Evans William Evans William, 2024-03-05

Parece que no funciona. Encontré que este funciona. https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mpfhimfooelblffmiddjmpnpndeldikg
by Danilo Effertz Danilo Effertz, 2024-03-04
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Safety
Risk impact

Screenshot reader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Screenshot reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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