SelectSightMove to the words
Use an image, or pause a video on the frame you need.
The Chrome extension for image text
SelectSight.
Copy text right where you see it.
Move your mouse over words in an image or paused video, drag to select, and release to copy.
Free local recognition. No account needed.
01 / Copy
Move. Drag. Release.
Drag to select
Choose a word, a line, or a few sentences.
Release to copy
Your selection goes straight to your clipboard. Paste it into your work.
Cannot select it? Capture it.
Open SelectSight and choose Start screenshot, or press Alt+S on Windows / Option+S on Mac. Frame a visible page area to copy its text.
02 / Translate & export
Keep going with the text.
Translate for free
Select words and choose Translate. Correct the original if needed, then copy the translation.
400 characters per request without signing in, or 2,000 after signing in. No credits required.
Export a file
Save text files for free. Export editable Word documents or Excel spreadsheets with cloud processing and 1 credit per new export. Review the file before using it.
03 / Browser tools
Have an image already?
Use these tools directly in your browser, without installing the extension.
Image to Text
Extract and copy plain text locally, for free.
Image to Excel
Turn image tables into editable spreadsheets.
Image to Word
Turn a page image into an editable document.
Translate Image
Translate words directly on your image.
Word, Excel and image translation share 3 free conversions per IP each day without signing in. Each signed-in conversion uses 1 shared credit.
04 / Plans
Copy for free. Export when you need more.
Get 5 one-time credits when you first verify your email.
SelectSight Free
$0
- Local copying from images, paused videos and screenshots.
- Free online translation and text-file export.
SelectSight Pro
$2.90 / month
Or $29.90 per year, billed annually. Prices in USD.
- 300 credits every month on either plan.
- Use shared credits for Word and Excel exports and the web conversion tools.
Sign in and subscribe from the SelectSight extension.
Monthly credits reset each month. Annual-plan credits can carry over for one month, up to 600.
Request a refund within 14 days of your first purchase. Renewals are generally non-refundable. Refund Policy
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started?
Add SelectSight from the Chrome Web Store and refresh the page you want to use. Leave Automatic recognition on, move to the words and drag to select. How to use
Do I need an account?
Local copying needs no account. Translation is free within the per-request limits. Sign in for extension Word and Excel exports, shared credits and Pro.
Are my images uploaded?
Recognition runs locally. Translation sends text online. Extension Word and Excel export also uploads the image; web Word and Excel tools send recognized text and coordinates for AI document structuring. Privacy
Will every word be correct?
Clear, straight images work best. Check important text, numbers and tables before copying or exporting. Support