Stop OCR-ing Ebook Screenshots One by One
TextMuncher automates both the screenshot capture and OCR processing. 2 hours of manual work done in 2 minutes, hands-free.
30 Free Pages \u2022 No Credit Card
100% Local Processing
Works with Kindle Cloud Reader
97% OCR Accuracy
Why Is Manual Screenshot OCR So Painful?
Every step of the DIY workflow is tedious. There's a better way.
TextMuncher automates the DIY screenshot-then-OCR workflow that ebook readers use when copy-paste is blocked. Instead of taking 300 manual screenshots and uploading them one by one to an OCR service, TextMuncher's Chrome extension captures pages automatically while parallel OCR processes them in real time. The result is clean, extracted text in a fraction of the time.
Manual Screenshots Take Hours
Screenshotting every page of an ebook by hand takes 1-2 hours for a standard book — before you've done any OCR.
OCR Tools Process One Image at a Time
Most online OCR services require uploading images one by one. Batch processing tools often have strict file limits.
Generic OCR Gets Book Text Wrong
Generic OCR tools aren't optimized for book typography. Errors accumulate across hundreds of pages.
Automated Capture + Parallel OCR in One Tool
Automated Screenshot Capture
The Chrome extension turns pages and captures screenshots automatically. No clicking, no timing, no missed pages.
Parallel OCR Processing
TextMuncher runs 4 OCR workers simultaneously. Processing time drops by 75% compared to sequential tools.
97% Accuracy on Book Text
Optimized for the fonts and layouts used in web-based ebook readers — not generic document scanning.
How It Works
Three steps. No technical knowledge required.
1. Install TextMuncher
Add to Chrome. Works with any ebook reader in your browser.
2. Start Automated Capture
Open your ebook and click Start. TextMuncher turns pages and captures automatically.
3. Copy Extracted Text
OCR runs in parallel as pages are captured. Copy the full text when done.
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Related Resources
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Can I also upload screenshots I've already taken?
Yes. The TextMuncher website (textmuncher.com/extract) accepts image uploads from any source — phone screenshots, desktop captures, or tablet photos. Upload batches for free, unlimited use.
How fast is the OCR?
TextMuncher runs 4 OCR workers in parallel. A 300-page book typically completes in 10-15 minutes hands-free — compared to 2+ hours of manual screenshotting and sequential OCR processing.
What ebook platforms does the automated capture work with?
The Chrome extension works with Kindle Cloud Reader, Google Play Books, Libby (web reader), VitalSource, Scribd, and any other ebook reader that runs in the browser.
What's the OCR accuracy like?
TextMuncher achieves 97% OCR accuracy on standard ebook typography. Complex layouts, footnotes, and unusual fonts may be slightly lower.
Is there a free tier?
The browser extension automation is free for 30 pages. Manual image uploads on the website are always free and unlimited.
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