Drop2Read
Drop2Read is an optical character recognition (OCR) application developed by IRIS that allows users to extract text from images and PDF files through a simple drag-and-drop interface. The app is designed to convert scanned documents, screenshots, and image files into editable text formats. Users typically employ it for digitizing printed documents, extracting text from photos, or making non-searchable PDFs text-searchable. It's particularly useful for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to quickly convert visual text content into editable digital format.
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1 suggestionDrop2Read appears to be discontinued or no longer actively maintained by IRIS. The app has not received updates for Apple Silicon compatibility, and IRIS has shifted focus to other OCR solutions. For a native Apple Silicon alternative, consider TextSniper, which offers similar drag-and-drop OCR functionality with excellent macOS integration. TextSniper provides real-time text extraction from any content on your screen and supports multiple languages. While it lacks some advanced PDF processing features that Drop2Read may have offered, it delivers reliable OCR performance optimized for modern Macs.
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