Hey everyone! 👋
So, I’ve been trying to find a good *page text selector* tool lately, but honestly, I’m kinda stuck. There are so many options out there, and I’m not sure which one’s worth the time.
I need something that’s easy to use, doesn’t glitch out, and works well on different websites. Like, you know, when you wanna highlight or copy specific text from a page without all the extra junk.
Anyone got any solid recommendations for a *page text selector*? Free or paid, doesn’t matter as long as it gets the job done.
Also, if you’ve had any bad experiences with certain tools, lemme know so I can avoid those. 😅
Thanks in advance! 🙏
Hey! I’ve been using Textise for a while now, and it’s been a lifesaver for me. It’s super simple—just paste the URL, and it strips out all the clutter, leaving you with clean text. Works on almost any site, and it’s free! Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a reliable page text selector.
Yo, I feel you on the struggle. I tried a bunch of tools, but Copyfish is the one that stuck. It’s a browser extension, so it’s super easy to use. Just highlight the text you want, and it copies it cleanly. No ads, no glitches. Plus, it works on PDFs too, which is a bonus.
If you’re okay with a paid option, Snagit is amazing. It’s not just a page text selector—it’s a full-on screen capture tool, but the text extraction feature is top-notch. It’s a bit pricey, but if you need something professional, it’s worth it.
Honestly, I’ve had mixed results with free tools. Some just don’t work well on dynamic sites. But Web Clipper by Notion has been pretty solid for me. It’s not just for text, but it does a great job at grabbing clean text from pages. Plus, it integrates with Notion, which is a win if you use that.
I’ve been using Reader Mode extensions for Chrome, and they’re pretty good for stripping out junk. Just click the extension, and it reformats the page into clean text. Not perfect for every site, but it’s free and gets the job done most of the time.
Wow, thanks so much, everyone! 🙌 I didn’t expect so many great suggestions. I tried Copyfish first, and it’s been working like a charm so far. Super easy to use, and no glitches yet.
I’m curious though—has anyone tried using these tools on sites with heavy ads or pop-ups? Does it still work smoothly, or do you need to tweak settings? Also, Snagit sounds interesting, but is it overkill if I only need text extraction? Thanks again, you all are awesome! 😊
Hey, I had the same issue, and I stumbled upon MarkDownload. It’s a browser extension that lets you highlight and save text as markdown. Super clean, no extra stuff, and it works on most sites. Plus, it’s open-source, so no shady business.
If you’re on macOS, Paste is a great option. It’s not just a page text selector, but it has a feature that lets you extract text from web pages super cleanly. It’s paid, but the quality is worth it if you’re on Apple devices.
I’ve been using SingleFile for saving web pages, and it has a text extraction feature that’s surprisingly good. It’s not the main purpose of the tool, but it works well for grabbing clean text. Plus, it’s free and open-source.
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