Create "snapshots" of images and text from open documents, file menus, web pages, presentations, Flash content or PDF files with just a few clicks. ABBYY Screenshot Reader converts the text in any image captured from your screen into an editable format without the need to retype it - so you can easily reuse it in digital documents, emails or reports. The program supports more than 180 languages with excellent recognition accuracy.

Advantages of ABBYY Screenshot Reader

Easy to use

On the main screen of the program you can select an area for the screenshot and an output format. Screenshot Reader can be set to start automatically every time you launch it, so you always have it at hand.

A variety of saving formats

With ABBYY Screenshot Reader you can save image screenshots in JPEG, bitmap or PNG format. Text screenshots can be saved as editable texts in .RTF, .TXT, .DOC or .XLS formats.

ABBYY OCR technology

Supported by award-winning ABBYY OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology that converts paper documents and images into editable electronic formats with the highest accuracy.

Key features of ABBYY Screenshot Reader

Capture screenshots

Capture an interesting part of the screen and save it as an image or share it with your friends. Simply highlight a specific part of the screen with ABBYY Screenshot Reader and send it as an image via email or Messenger, or save it to your computer.

Convert screenshot images to text

If you want to take text from an image file, website, presentation, or PDF file, you can quickly convert text areas into editable text that you can paste directly into an open application, edit, or save as a Microsoft® Word or Excel® document.

Insert an image into documents with ABBYY Screenshot Reader

Prepare small-format images for your presentations, reports, and other documents. Open the image, take the screenshot, copy it to the clipboard, and then paste it into the document using the CTRL+V keys or the Paste function.

Extract text and tables

Extract text from brochures and leaflets that are only available as graphics: Select a section of text and it will automatically open as editable information in Microsoft Word. Convert image tables into editable Excel worksheets.
Features:

Capture two types of screenshots with ABBYY Screenshot Reader: Images and text

Conventional programs for capturing screenshots create an image of the program window or the selected screen area. With ABBYY Screenshot Reader you have a choice: you can either take traditional "image screenshots" of your desktop application, web page, presentation, or document, or convert text passages from graphic files into editable text and create "text screenshots".

Image screenshots

With ABBYY Screenshot Reader, you can easily take screenshots of images to share with others or use in presentations, training materials, or other documents. You can capture a selected screen area, an entire window, or your entire desktop. With the advanced Timed Screen feature, you even have the option to take a screenshot with a 5-second delay so you can "prepare" the screen - for example, to open the necessary menus when creating software documentation.

Text screenshots

Want to capture text from an image file, web page, presentation, or PDF document?
The text file can be easily and quickly converted into searchable text that you can paste directly into another document or edit and save as a Microsoft® Word or Excel® document. Screenshot Reader converts the screenshot image into text.

Easy to use with handy tools

The handy tools make taking screenshots easy. In the main window of the program, you can select an area for the screenshot and an output format. ABBYY Screenshot Reader can be set up to open automatically when you start your computer, so it is always available right away.

Different saving formats

ABBYY Screenshot Reader gives you the option to save image screenshots in JPEG, bitmap, or PNG format. Text screenshots can be saved as editable text in RTF, TXT, DOC or XLS format.

Proven ABBYY OCR technology

Screenshot Reader is based on the award-winning ABBYY OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. This technology is used in professional OCR and PDF conversion solutions such as ABBYY FineReader to convert paper documents and images into electronic formats with the highest accuracy and excellent layout.

System requirements for ABBYY Screenshot Reader

Operating systems:

Microsoft® Windows® 11, 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7
Microsoft Windows Server® 2019 / 2016 / 2012 R2 / 2012 / 2008 R2
For working with localized user interfaces, the respective language must be supported.

Hardware:

Processor with 1 GHz (x86 or x64) or more and SSE2 support
1 GB RAM (4 GB RAM recommended)
1.2 GB hard disk space for program installation and 1.2 GB free hard disk space for optimal program execution
Monitor with a resolution of 1024x768 or higher
Internet connection for product activation - fees may apply for using the Internet
Keyboard, Mouse or other pointing device

User interface languages
Supported storage formats
Recognition languages

ABBYY Screenshot Reader supports 189 recognition languages, including 47 languages with dictionary support. For languages with dictionary support, you can use Screenshot Reader's spell checker (marked with +):