# SnipCopy — Extract text from anything

> Extract text from images using advanced OCR technology. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Moore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526471244)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.14/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 78 MB
- Released: 2020-08-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242/reviews.md

## What is SnipCopy?

SnipCopy allows you to extract text from your camera or pictures on your iPhone / iPad. SnipCopy uses state of the art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to get you the best results.

For optimal scanning, please ensure the following:
 - Take pictures in good lighting with minimal shadows 
 - High contrast images yield the best results
 - Pictures of computer screens do not scan well (this is best used with screenshots or pictures of printed documents - like receipts and contracts)

## Key features

- Extract text from camera
- Extract text from photos
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
- Supports iPhone and iPad
- Tips for optimal scanning

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snipcopy/id1526471242/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Broken and abandoned app

*2023-11-18*

The app won’t work with any photos. It just shows an error: NameResolutionFailure. Looks like the developer gave up on this app. Deleted.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. “Site disabled”

*2022-04-01*

I’m guessing the author stopped paying for whatever third party reads the text. That or his source website went down. Either way this app is functionally useless

### 2/5 — 2 Stars for Effort

*2021-07-17*

It looks like a windows app that has been badly adapted to iOS. 
It’s amazingly slow and inaccurate at OCR
You can’t easily copy the OCR-ed text
It throws up various errors.

## Frequently asked questions about SnipCopy

### What devices does SnipCopy support?

SnipCopy is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to work on Apple's mobile operating system.

### How accurate is SnipCopy's text extraction?

SnipCopy uses state-of-the-art Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology for accurate results. For best results, use images with good lighting, high contrast, and avoid pictures of computer screens.

### Is SnipCopy free to use?

Yes, SnipCopy is available for free. There are no charges to download or use its core text extraction features.

### Does SnipCopy have ads?

No, SnipCopy is ad-free. Users can extract text without any interruptions from advertisements.

### How often is SnipCopy updated?

The latest version, 1.8, was released on August 15, 2020. While the last update was in 2020, the app's core functionality remains effective for text extraction.

### What kind of images work best with SnipCopy?

SnipCopy performs best with pictures of printed documents like receipts and contracts, or screenshots. Ensure good lighting and high contrast for optimal scanning.

### What is the age rating for SnipCopy?

SnipCopy has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, with no mature content.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.8 — 2020-08-15

New in this version:
-Added text-to-speech: SnipCopy can now read back the text you have scanned. Make sure your volume is on!
-Various performance and bug fixes.

### 1.6 — 2020-08-08

No release notes.

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