normcap
About normcap
NormCap is a screen-capture tool that uses OCR (Optical Character Recognition) to extract text from images. It is designed to capture information rather than just images, making it useful for copying text from screenshots. The tool is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
NormCap supports multiple installation methods, including prebuilt packages for each platform and a Python package for advanced users. It relies on external OCR engines like Tesseract for text recognition and includes features for handling QR codes and barcodes.
The tool is open source and encourages community contributions, including translations and development. It is part of a broader ecosystem of similar OCR-powered tools, offering an alternative for users with specific needs.
Key features
- OCR powered text capture from screenshots
- Supports QR and barcode detection
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Multiple installation options including prebuilt packages and Python package
- Community-driven translations and development
Download v0.6.0
Aug 31, 2025WindowsWindows
Frequently asked questions
- Is normcap free?
- Yes. normcap is free and open-source software, distributed under the NOASSERTION license.
- Which platforms does normcap support?
- normcap provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of normcap?
- The latest version is v0.6.0, released on Aug 31, 2025.
- What platforms does NormCap support?
- NormCap is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- How do I install NormCap on Linux?
- On Linux, it is recommended to install NormCap from Flathub. Alternatively, you can use the AppImage or install it via the AUR for Arch-based distributions.
- What dependencies are required for the Python package?
- The Python package requires Tesseract OCR and language data. On Linux, additional dependencies like wl-clipboard or xclip may be needed depending on the system.
- Is NormCap open source?
- Yes, NormCap is open source and available under an unspecified license. Contributions are welcome, including UI translations and development.
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