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WindowTextExtractor retrieves text from operating-system windows, including controls and password fields, according to its project page.
About WindowTextExtractor
WindowTextExtractor is an open-source Windows tool hosted on GitHub. It retrieves text from operating-system windows, including controls such as modal windows, buttons, text boxes, and lists. The project is distributed under the MIT license and requires .NET Framework.
You drag the 'Find window' button onto a window to view its text, details, and image. The tool can show passwords hidden behind asterisks in most Windows apps, display window and process information and environment variables, show or hide desktop windows, take window screenshots, record window stream to AVI, and perform OCR including text, bar codes and QR codes on Windows 10 and 11. It can be downloaded as a zip file or installed via Chocolatey or Scoop.
It suits Windows users who need to copy text from app windows or inspect window and process details for troubleshooting and documentation.
Key features
- Extract text from buttons, textboxes, lists and modal windows
- Reveal asterisk passwords in most Windows apps
- Show window, process info and environment variables
- Take window screenshots and record AVI stream
- OCR text, bar codes and QR codes on Windows 10, 11
Best for: Windows users who need to copy text from app windows or inspect window and process details.
Good for
- Open source under MIT license
- Available as zip, Chocolatey and Scoop install
- Handles text, screenshots, AVI recording and OCR
Watch out for
- Windows only
- Requires .NET Framework
- Password display works in most apps, not all
WindowTextExtractor at a glance
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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WindowTextExtractor FAQ
What is WindowTextExtractor?
It is an open-source Windows tool that retrieves text from operating-system windows, including controls and asterisk passwords.
How do you use WindowTextExtractor?
Launch the program and drag the 'Find window' button onto a target window to get its text, information or image.
How do you install WindowTextExtractor?
Download the zip file from GitHub, or install it with Chocolatey or Scoop.
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