Question 1

How do I copy text from an image or screenshot on Mac?

Accepted Answer

With Ghost Text installed, press the global shortcut (⌘⇧2) or click Capture Text in the menu bar, drag over the text in the image or screenshot, and it is recognized and copied to your clipboard instantly. Paste it anywhere with ⌘V.

Question 2

Does Ghost Text send my screen data anywhere?

Accepted Answer

No. All OCR runs locally on your Mac using Apple's built-in Vision framework. Ghost Text works 100% offline and your screen content never leaves your device.

Question 3

What can Ghost Text extract text from?

Accepted Answer

Anything rendered on your screen: screenshots, images, paused videos, locked PDFs, error dialogs, remote desktop sessions, and apps that block text selection. You can also drag and drop image files onto the app to extract their text.

Question 4

Is Ghost Text a subscription?

Accepted Answer

No. Ghost Text is a one-time purchase of $4.99 with lifetime access, all features included, and free updates forever. No account is required.

Question 5

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can download the Ghost Text free trial for macOS directly from ghosttext.app and try it before buying.

Question 6

How is Ghost Text different from macOS Live Text?

Accepted Answer

Live Text works only inside supported apps like Photos, Safari, and Preview. Ghost Text captures text from anywhere on the screen — video frames, dialogs, remote desktops, and apps Live Text can't reach — with a global shortcut, automatic clipboard copy, and capture history.