# Video2Text OCR+ — to extract video visual text

> Extract visual text from videos into searchable PDF and plain text formats. (iPhone/iPad app by Thingking Land.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video2text-ocr-plus/id1492322664 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thingking Land](https://appshunter.io/developer/590560054)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 7 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-03-18
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video2text-ocr-plus/id1492322664/reviews.md

## What is Video2Text OCR+?

Snapshot images containing visual text, formatted PDF text, and plain text can be derived from a video. By utilizing multi-core CPU and GPU of modern hardwares, and intelligent algorithms to reduce redundant calculations across frames, the process can complete in a fraction of actual video play time. On-device text recognition protects your privacy and operates without internet connection.

Three output formats are generated.

1. Multi-page PDF where each page is a snapshot image of a video frame with recognized text. When similar text appear across several frames for a period of time, only one snapshot with clearest text display is chosen. If the input is a presentation video, virtually a set of PDF presentation slides is produced. The original video frame time can be optionally annotated at bottom right corner of each snapshot, for fast forward video to play a clip around a snapshot.

2. Text-only PDF where each page is corresponding to a snapshot image. The text is formatted to approximate the positions and font sizes in the original layout. The color is either black text on white, or white text on black if dark mode option is selected. Frame time may be annotated. This PDF format is much smaller in file size than snapshot images. The PDF text can be copy-pasted and searched.

3. Plain text concatenating all pages. Formatting options include indentation preservation and soft wraps removal. An embedded text editor allows correction of recognized text before exporting it. The file size is even smaller than text-only PDF.

For both text-only PDF and plain text, automatic detection of emails, phone numbers, web links and street addresses opens another relevant app with one click. The text can also be spoken if enabled in Accessibility Settings.

To use the app,

Step 1: Several input methods are provided.
• Selects a video from Photos app.
• Selects a video file through Files app.
• On iPadOS, drag and drop from other apps.
• Select this app when opening a mail attachment, or sharing files from other apps.

Step 2: Simply use the defaults and tap go, or configure a few options.
• Save any of the 3 output formats locally in the app.
• A filename for saving or exporting outputs.
• Whether to annotate frame time in PDF, and whether to use dark mode in PDF text.
• Plain text formatting options on indentation, soft wraps (artificial line breaks inserted by tools to fit width), maximum blank lines, maximum blank columns, page break lines, multi-page header/footer removal.

Step 3: Review the 3 output formats
Preview an early version of snapshot images while waiting for the final processing of the recognized text. When all ready, select any of the 3 output formats to view.
Two-finger pinches zoom the PDF or text bigger or smaller. On iPhones, portrait mode shows smaller fonts than landscape mode.

Step 4: Distribution of the recognized text.
• For a format currently chosen to view, tap the standard share button to air drop, message, mail, save on cloud storage, post on social media, print, or copy to any other apps supporting PDF or plain text.
• For PDF and plain text, tapping an address, link or number to open another app. Speak the text if enabled.
• Edit plain text if necessary.

The current version of the app recognizes primarily printed English text in upright positions. To filter out undesired text during clip transitions or on the background, the app focuses on text staying at a place for at least a second. Flashing, scrolling or fast-moving text may be intentionally dropped.

The app offers auto-renewable subscriptions for full access of all app features. An Introductory free trial period is available. Please see the terms of use at https://thingkingland.app/legal/termsOfUse.html .

## Key features

- Extract text from video snapshots
- Generate multi-page PDF slides
- Create text-only PDFs with layout approximation
- Output plain text with formatting options
- On-device text recognition
- Automatic detection of emails, phone numbers, and links

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Full Access | $17.99 | per year |
| Weekly Full Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video2text-ocr-plus/id1492322664/reviews.md

### 5/5 — INCREDIBLE app!! Thank you for this!!

*2022-09-03*

This is really, really phenomenal. I searched for “video OCR” on the App Store, not expecting to find anything, but I found this app, and it works really, really well!!

I use it for extracting burned-in/open captions, like if I need to make a transcript, if I want to upload those captions as closed captions, if I want to make a translated version, etc.

This app has multiple format options. It also has the ability to extract with a little timestamp in the bottom corner of the exported PDF. There is one small issue I’m having- the bottom half of the numbers in the timestamps is getting cut off. However, I still can make out what almost all of the numbers are.

## Frequently asked questions about Video2Text OCR+

### How does Video2Text OCR+ extract text from videos?

Video2Text OCR+ takes snapshots of video frames containing visual text. It then uses on-device OCR technology to recognize and extract this text, processing it efficiently using multi-core CPU and GPU.

### What output formats does Video2Text OCR+ offer?

It provides three main formats: multi-page PDF with snapshot images and recognized text, text-only PDF with formatted text approximating original layout, and plain text concatenating all recognized text.

### Is Video2Text OCR+ free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core functionality. However, it also provides optional subscription plans for full access, which include a 7-day free trial.

### Does Video2Text OCR+ require an internet connection?

No, Video2Text OCR+ performs on-device text recognition, meaning it operates without an internet connection, ensuring your privacy and allowing offline usage.

### Can I edit the extracted text in Video2Text OCR+?

Yes, an embedded text editor is available for plain text output, allowing you to correct any recognized text before exporting it. This ensures accuracy in your final documents.

### What are the subscription options for Video2Text OCR+?

Video2Text OCR+ offers Weekly, Monthly, and Annual subscription plans, all starting with a 7-day free trial. Prices are $0.99/week, $2.99/month, and $17.99/year respectively.

### What devices are supported by Video2Text OCR+?

Video2Text OCR+ is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible across various Apple devices for your text extraction needs.

### How often is Video2Text OCR+ updated?

The app was last updated on June 18, 2020, with version 1.0.5. While this indicates a past update, users can expect ongoing support and potential future enhancements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2020-06-18

• Improves accuracy of capturing key video frames.
• Polishes accuracy of text results.

### 1.0.4 — 2020-04-30

• Background execution extension.
• If insufficient background time interrupts, resets to input panel instead of "No text" messages.
• Downloads and opens large video files (> 1 GB) from cloud drive apps such as Google Drive and OneDrive.
• Fixes a bug where archive "Delete All" keeps the last files.

### 1.0.3 — 2020-04-19

• Restores viewing previous completed output during app relaunch.
• Fixes irresponsiveness after swiping down photo selection without Cancel button.
• Fixes problems reading certain cloud drives.
• Improves plain text formatting features.

### 1.0.2 — 2020-04-07

• Better picks representing video frames by taking common labels across the entire video into consideration.
• Spell checks references British English, in addition to American English.
• Reduces falsely recognized characters on colorful video background.
• Polish iOS 13.4 user interface.

### 1.0.1 — 2020-03-26

• Provides weekly subscription option.
• Enables universal purchase for Mac App Store.
• iOS 13.4 integration.
• Stability improvements.

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