How to Copy Text from YouTube Videos on Mac
We've all been there: you're watching a coding tutorial, a presentation, or a documentary on YouTube and you need to copy a piece of information from the screen. But because the text is part of a video frame, you're stuck manually typing it out.
With SnapCopy, you can extract that text in milliseconds without ever hitting the pause button.
The 3-Step SnapCopy Solution
Activate SnapCopy
Press the global hotkey ⌘⇧Space (Command + Shift + Space). SnapCopy's precision selector will appear over your screen.
Select the Text
Click and drag your mouse over the text in the YouTube video. SnapCopy uses Apple's Vision framework to perform on-device OCR instantly.
Take Action
SnapCopy will automatically recognise the content. If it's a URL, open it. If it's code, copy it. If it's an email, start composing. All in one click.
Why SnapCopy is better for YouTube
Unlike browser extensions that only work on the YouTube website, SnapCopy works on the YouTube app, full-screen mode, and even PiP (Picture-in-Picture). Since it processes everything on-device, your viewing habits remain 100% private.
- No more pausing: SnapCopy works while the video is playing.
- No more typing: Perfectly extract long terminal commands or complex URLs.
- Total Privacy: Your screen content never leaves your Mac.
Stop typing, start SnapCopying.
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