GeekLink OCR extracts burned-in video subtitles into time-synced SRT files, with local processing for Mac and Windows.
The Best AnyTXT Alternatives in 2026
Looking for something like AnyTXT? Here are 6 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are open source.
Anytxt Searcher searches file contents on desktop systems, including text, PDF, Office, code, ebook, and image files.
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| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GeekLink OCR | Free trial | Not stated | macOS, Web, Windows |
| 2 | Normcap | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 3 | TextShot | — | Yes | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| 4 | Text Grab | — | Yes | Windows |
| 5 | Umi-OCR | — | Yes | — |
| 6 | Metadata Remover | — | Not stated | Web |
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Normcap
github.com/dynobo/normcapNormCap captures text from the screen using OCR, with downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
TextShot takes a screenshot and copies its text to the clipboard using Python, on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Text Grab extracts text with OCR on Windows, with an optional background process and notifications.
Umi-OCR processes screenshots, image batches, and PDF documents offline, with OCR support for multiple languages.
Metadata Remover
ianonymous3000.github.io/metadata-removerRemove EXIF, GPS, PDF, Office, ebook, and audio metadata in a browser using Metadata Remover, which lists supported file types.
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