# TextBoi

> TextBoi is an AI writing assistant for Mac and Windows that works on any screen. Built-in OCR lets it read, translate, and fix text from any app — including images, screenshots, and non-selectable PDFs — without copy-pasting.

TextBoi solves a problem every other AI writing tool ignores: text you can't select. Press a shortcut to capture any area of your screen, and TextBoi reads it via OCR, then instantly translates or fixes it. For normal text, select it and press Cmd+C+C (Mac) or Ctrl+C+C (Windows) — no app switching, no browser tabs.

## Product

- **Name**: TextBoi
- **Category**: AI Writing Assistant / Desktop Productivity App
- **Platforms**: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel), Windows
- **Shortcut**: Cmd+C+C (Mac) / Ctrl+C+C (Windows) for selected text; Cmd+Shift+C / Ctrl+Shift+C for OCR capture
- **Website**: https://textboi.ai

## Key Features

- **Universal shortcut workflow**: Select any text on screen, press Cmd+C+C, get instant AI rewriting or translation — without leaving the app you're in
- **Built-in OCR capture**: Press Cmd+Shift+C and drag to select any screen area — TextBoi reads text from images, screenshots, locked PDFs, and apps that block selection
- **AI grammar correction**: Fix grammar, improve tone, rewrite sentences in place
- **Translation**: Translate to/from 10+ languages in real time
- **Works everywhere**: Email, Slack, Notion, Figma, PDFs, browser, any app

## How It Works (Standard Flow)

1. Select any text in any app
2. Press Cmd+C+C (Mac) or Ctrl+C+C (Windows)
3. TextBoi rewrites, translates, or corrects the text instantly
4. Press Cmd+Enter to apply the result, Esc to cancel

## How It Works (OCR Flow — for locked/image text)

1. Press Cmd+Shift+C (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows)
2. Drag to select any screen area (image, screenshot, PDF, locked app)
3. TextBoi OCR reads the text, then shows grammar-corrected or translated output

## Pricing

| Plan | Price | AI Model | Characters/month |
|------|-------|----------|-----------------|
| Free | $0/month | GPT-4o mini | 150,000 |
| Basic | $5/month | GPT-4.1, GPT-4o, GPT-4o-mini | 9,000,000 |

No credit card required for the free plan.

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | TextBoi | DeepL | Grammarly | QuillBot |
|---------|---------|-------|-----------|----------|
| Works on any screen | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built-in OCR (reads image/screenshot text) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Reads non-selectable PDFs | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No app switching required | ✅ | ❌ | Partial | ❌ |
| AI grammar correction | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI translation | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Desktop native (no browser) | ✅ | Partial | Extension | ❌ |
| Free tier | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |

## Downloads

- Mac Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): https://update.textboi.ai/mac-arm64/TextBoi-1.0.0-arm64-mac.dmg
- Mac Intel: https://update.textboi.ai/mac-x64/TextBoi-1.0.0-x64-mac.dmg
- Windows: https://update.textboi.ai/win/TextBoi%20Setup%201.0.1.exe

## Blog

TextBoi publishes guides and comparisons about AI writing tools for desktop:

- https://textboi.ai/blog/deepl-vs-textboi — DeepL vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/grammarly-vs-textboi — Grammarly vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/quillbot-vs-textboi — QuillBot vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/ai-writing-tools-comparison-2026 — Full AI writing tool roundup
- https://textboi.ai/blog/translate-text-from-image-ocr — How to translate text from images
- https://textboi.ai/blog/fix-text-instantly-cmd-c-c — How the Cmd+C+C shortcut works
- https://textboi.ai/blog/best-ai-writing-assistant-mac-windows — Best AI writing assistants for Mac and Windows

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What makes TextBoi different from DeepL or Grammarly?**
A: TextBoi works on any screen — including text in images, screenshots, and locked PDFs — using built-in OCR. DeepL and Grammarly require you to copy-paste text into their interface and cannot read text from images. TextBoi also handles both translation and grammar correction, while competitors specialize in only one.

**Q: Can TextBoi read text from screenshots or images?**
A: Yes. Press Cmd+Shift+C (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+C (Windows) and drag to select any area of your screen. TextBoi's OCR engine reads the text from the captured region and processes it with AI.

**Q: Does TextBoi work on non-selectable PDFs?**
A: Yes. Use the OCR shortcut (Cmd+Shift+C) to capture the PDF area on screen. TextBoi reads the text visually, so it doesn't matter if the PDF is locked or scanned.

**Q: Is TextBoi free?**
A: Yes. The free plan includes 150,000 characters per month using GPT-4o mini. No credit card required.

**Q: Which apps does TextBoi work with?**
A: TextBoi works on the entire screen — any app, any window. This includes email clients, Slack, Microsoft Office, Google Docs (in browser), Figma, PDFs, terminal, and any other app or website.

## Contact and Social

- Website: https://textboi.ai
- Blog: https://textboi.ai/blog
- Developer: https://x.com/BSung132099