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Extract code from a screenshot instantly

When I find code in a tutorial image or GitHub PR screenshot, I use TextSniper to grab the text without retyping. Hit my hotkey, snap a photo of the code, and paste it into my editor.

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Stefan-Radu Gogolan

Video editor & digital marketing specialist

Date published

May 5, 2026

Setapp Apps used
Step-by-step process

Step 1

Press your TextSniper hotkey

Step 2

Highlight the code you want to extract

Step 3

TextSniper recognizes the text automatically

Step 4

Click to copy it

Step 5

Paste directly into your editor

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