What is Selectext?
Selectext enables users to copy text directly from any video: after pausing the video, simply click the toggle button in the upper-left corner to freely select and copy text to the clipboard with one tap; supports quick activation via Alt+S (Windows) or Option+S (Mac) shortcuts without needing to pause; compatible with over 50 languages, including English, Hindi, Turkish, French, Spanish, and others; offers a customizable menu and code indentation mode to precisely preserve formatting for programming languages like Python; requires registration of a free account to enable basic features, while advanced functionalities require a paid subscription plan.
Key features
Supports recognizing and copying text across all platforms, including YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, SharePoint, and university lecture videos.
Provides code indentation mode, automatically preserving original indentation when copying code from programming tutorials.
Use cases and audience
Ideal for users who need to efficiently extract textual content from videos, including students, developers, educators, and content researchers.
- Copy lecture notes, tutorial code, or links embedded in social media videos from platforms like YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, and more.
- Quickly extract whiteboard notes or subtitle text from recorded university/college lectures
- Recognize and copy text from video frames containing handwritten content (such as whiteboard explanations)
Video frames containing visible text, such as subtitles, whiteboard notes, handwritten text, and more.
Extracted plain text, with support for preserving indentation formats (e.g., Python code) and automatic copying to the system clipboard.
Frequently asked questions
Does Selectext require account registration?
Yes, this extension requires registering a free account to get started; advanced features require a paid subscription plan.
Which languages and websites does Selectext support?
It supports over 50 languages (including English, Hindi, Turkish, French, Spanish, and more), and is compatible with YouTube, Udemy, Coursera, SharePoint, various social media platforms, and university lecture recording systems.
How to use
- 01
Pause the video, then click the Selectext toggle button in the upper-left corner
- 02
Use your mouse to drag and select the target text on the video frame
- 03
The text is automatically copied to the clipboard, ready to be pasted into note-taking apps or code editors
- 04
Shortcut support: Press Alt+S on Windows or Option+S on Mac to trigger it directly
Pricing and availability
A free account is available to start; premium plans offer additional credits and features on demand, though the original text does not specify pricing details, billing cycles, word/character limits, or commercial usage restrictions.
- Pricing source
- https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/selectext-copy-text-from/gkkdmjjodidppndkbkhhknakbeflbomf
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-11-01
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-11-01
