ABBYY Screenshot Reader
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What is ABBYY Screenshot Reader
ABBYY Screenshot Reader is a Windows desktop utility that captures selected areas of the screen and converts the captured image into editable text using OCR. It is used by individuals and business users who need to extract text from images, PDFs displayed on screen, or application interfaces where copy/paste is not available. The product focuses on quick capture-to-text workflows and supports saving or sending recognized content into common document formats and applications.
Fast capture-to-text workflow
The product combines screen capture and OCR in a single flow, reducing steps compared with taking a screenshot and then running a separate OCR process. It supports selecting a region of the screen and immediately converting it to editable text. This is useful for extracting snippets from on-screen documents, presentations, or legacy applications.
OCR for multiple languages
ABBYY Screenshot Reader supports OCR in multiple languages, which helps teams working with international documents or mixed-language content. Language selection can improve recognition accuracy for non-English text. This capability is relevant for users who frequently extract text from scanned or image-based materials.
Exports to common formats
Recognized text can be saved or sent into common file formats and applications, supporting downstream editing and reuse. This reduces manual retyping when moving content into documents, spreadsheets, or email. The export options make it practical as a lightweight companion tool rather than a full document management system.
Windows-only desktop application
ABBYY Screenshot Reader is primarily a Windows desktop tool, which can limit adoption in mixed OS environments. Organizations standardizing on macOS or requiring browser-based tools may need alternatives. This also affects centralized deployment and support models for some IT teams.
Not a CMS tool
Despite being listed alongside CMS tools, the product does not provide content publishing, web governance, or workflow features typical of CMS platforms. It does not manage content repositories, permissions for editorial workflows, or site delivery. Teams needing structured content operations will require separate systems.
Limited automation and APIs
The product is oriented toward interactive, user-driven capture rather than high-volume or automated processing. It is not designed as an OCR service with robust APIs for integration into enterprise workflows. For large-scale document ingestion, organizations typically need server or cloud OCR capabilities.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual (Single-user) | $9.99 / License (perpetual) | Standalone ABBYY Screenshot Reader perpetual license. 15-day free trial available. Also provided as a bonus application included/activated with ABBYY FineReader PDF license registration. Purchase processed via ABBYY eCommerce partners. |
Seller details
ABBYY
Milpitas, CA, USA
1989
Private
https://www.abbyy.com/
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