Photo Reader is an OCR utility that extracts text from images, documents, and photos for quick copying or sharing. It integrates directly into the iOS ecosystem via a Share extension and a Photos Editing extension, allowing users to process text without launching the main app. The tool is noted for its speed and ability to handle imperfect image quality.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Professionals and individuals who need to digitize text from physical documents, recipes, or screenshots for use in other applications.
What does it look like?
Key features
Converts text found in photos or images into editable, copyable text.
Allows users to extract text directly from other apps by selecting Photo Reader in the system Share menu.
Enables text extraction directly within the native Photos app via the Edit menu.
Supports dragging image files from the Files app or disk directly into the interface on iPad and macOS.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Maintenance developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: maintenance.
Who built it?
Alco Blom
11 apps tracked · Photo & Video
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Group SMS Lite
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Search Photos
Web Confidential
Photos Search
Bach Cantatas
Photos Search TextUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Photo Reader
How's the Photo & Video market?
The rivals identified
The Analyst's Read
Key takeaways for Photo Reader
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
Photo Reader is a focused, utility-driven OCR tool that prioritizes workflow integration through system-wide extensions.
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