Selectext: Copy Text from Videos

Copy text directly from videos on Youtube and any site

Selectext: Copy Text from Videos Easily

"Selectext: Copy Text from Videos" is a Chrome extension that allows users to copy on-screen text from videos on platforms like YouTube, Udemy, and more. Using advanced AI OCR technology, it supports over 50 languages and works seamlessly even in full screen. Simply pause the video, click the toggle, and select the text you need. With customizable features and a keyboard shortcut for quick access, it's designed to save you time while taking notes or grabbing important information effortlessly.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Version: 3.1.12 (Last updated: 2024-08-07)
Creation date: 2020-12-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • browsingData
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 263.17K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Selectext: Copy Text from Videos (v3.1.12)
3.82 (17) 2,268+
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Tired of typing out text trapped inside of videos? Selectext lets you easily copy on-screen text directly from any video.

Copy notes from lectures, code from tutorials, links from social media videos, or even handwritten text in seconds.

Selectext is designed to speed up your workflow without getting in the way. The video you are watching will be seamlessly enhanced with the ability to copy text - even in full screen. It’s the fastest way to grab the text you want without any unnecessary steps.

Join thousands of other Selectext users to save hours of time every day.

➤ How it works Simply pause the video and click the Selectext toggle button that comes up in the top left corner. You can then select the text you want from the video and it will be automatically copied to your clipboard. Paste the text anywhere like your favourite note taking app or code editor.

➤ Extra tips Use the keyboard shortcut instead of clicking the toggle and pausing the video to speed up the process even further - Alt+S on Windows or Option+S on Mac.

Selectext has a customisable menu that allows you to personalise the extension to suit your needs. You can change how the text is displayed, or change how the text is copied to the clipboard. Indentation mode for copying code will preserve the indentation of the code. This is important for programming languages such as Python.

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User reviews

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Pros
  • User-friendly and easy to use
  • Very accurate in copying text
  • Helps in copying code and text from videos with minimal errors
  • Effective OCR capability for various platforms
  • Good value for subscription pricing
Cons
  • Sign-in issues reported by users
  • Limited free usage before prompting subscription
  • Some users find alternatives like screenshots more convenient
  • Mixed opinions about the necessity of the extension
Most mentioned
  • Ease of use
  • Accuracy of text copying
  • Subscription requirement after limited usage
  • Effectiveness in copying programming code
User reviews
very useful!
by ROBEAH JOY SEDIGO, 2025-01-16

by Aldrin Jules Bilo, 2025-01-12

by Madhavan, 2025-01-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Selectext: Copy Text from Videos requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Selectext: Copy Text from Videos has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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