What is CopyFish?
Copyfish is a free, open-source OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software that lets you extract text from images, videos, and PDFs with ease. Whether you need to grab text from a screenshot, a meme, or even a YouTube video, Copyfish makes it quick and fun. No more retyping—just copy, paste, and go!
What are the features of CopyFish?
- Multi-Platform Support: Works seamlessly on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
- Desktop OCR: Capture text from any part of your screen, including opened documents, menus, and games.
- Language Support: Recognizes text in over 20 languages, including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic.
- Open-Source: Free to use and continuously improved by the community.
What are the use cases of CopyFish?
- Google Search: Extract text from images to search for information online.
- Translation: Quickly translate text from foreign languages.
- Document Editing: Convert scanned PDFs or images into editable text.
- Data Storage: Save text from images for future reference.
How to use CopyFish?
- Install the Extension: Add Copyfish to your browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Edge).
- Capture Text: Right-click the Copyfish icon and select "Desktop Text Capture" for screen OCR.
- Extract & Edit: Highlight the area with text, and Copyfish will convert it into editable format.














