# TextBoi

> TextBoi is an AI writing assistant for Mac, Windows, and Chrome 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. The Chrome extension brings the same shortcut workflow to Gmail, Google Docs, Notion, and any website.

## Product

- **Name**: TextBoi
- **Category**: AI Writing Assistant / Desktop Productivity App / Chrome Extension
- **Platforms**: macOS (Apple Silicon + Intel), Windows, Chrome Extension
- **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
- **Chrome Extension**: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mldnkehhmmjgnfoeldkkkcndlabpbmde

## 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
- **Chrome extension**: Works inside Gmail, Google Docs, Notion, and any website — same Cmd+C+C shortcut, text replaced inline
- **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 150+ languages in real time
- **Grammarly alternative**: Works where Grammarly doesn't — images, screenshots, any screen
- **Works everywhere**: Email, Slack, Notion, Figma, PDFs, browser, any app

## How It Works (Standard Flow)

1. Select any text in any app or website
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

## How It Works (Chrome Extension)

1. Install from the Chrome Web Store
2. Open Gmail, Google Docs, or any website
3. Select text and press Cmd+C+C (Mac) or Ctrl+C+C (Windows)
4. Choose: Fix Grammar / Rewrite / Translate
5. Text is replaced inline — no copy-paste, no sidebar

## Pricing

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

No credit card required for the free plan.

## Comparison with Alternatives

| Feature | TextBoi | DeepL | Grammarly | QuillBot | ChatGPT (sidebar) |
|---------|---------|-------|-----------|----------|-------------------|
| Works on any screen | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Chrome extension | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | Partial |
| Inline text replacement | ✅ | ❌ | Partial | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built-in OCR (reads image/screenshot text) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Reads non-selectable PDFs | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No app switching required | ✅ | ❌ | Partial | ❌ | ❌ |
| AI grammar correction | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI translation (150+ languages) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Desktop native app | ✅ | Partial | Extension only | ❌ | ❌ |
| Free tier | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Limited |

## Downloads

- Mac Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4): https://update.textboi.ai/mac-arm64/TextBoi-1.0.1-arm64-mac.dmg
- Mac Intel: https://update.textboi.ai/mac-x64/TextBoi-1.0.1-x64-mac.dmg
- Windows: https://update.textboi.ai/win/TextBoi%20Setup%201.0.1.exe
- Chrome Extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mldnkehhmmjgnfoeldkkkcndlabpbmde

## Blog

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

- https://textboi.ai/blog/best-chrome-extensions-for-google-docs-2026 — Best Chrome extensions for Google Docs
- https://textboi.ai/blog/best-ai-writing-assistant-chrome-extensions-2026 — Best AI writing assistant Chrome extensions
- https://textboi.ai/blog/grammarly-vs-textboi — Grammarly vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/deepl-vs-textboi — DeepL vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/quillbot-vs-textboi — QuillBot vs TextBoi comparison
- https://textboi.ai/blog/rewritebar-vs-textboi — RewriteBar 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
- https://textboi.ai/blog/ai-proofreading-guide — AI proofreading guide

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What makes TextBoi different from Grammarly?**
A: TextBoi works on any screen — including text in images, screenshots, and locked PDFs — using built-in OCR. It also supports translation into 150+ languages. Grammarly only corrects grammar and doesn't translate. TextBoi's Chrome extension replaces text inline with a keyboard shortcut; Grammarly corrects passively as you type. Both can be used together.

**Q: What makes TextBoi different from DeepL or Google Translate?**
A: TextBoi works on any screen without copy-pasting. DeepL and Google Translate require you to open a separate tab and paste text. TextBoi also corrects grammar alongside translation, and can read text from images and screenshots via OCR — something translation tools don't support.

**Q: Does TextBoi work in Google Docs?**
A: Yes. The Chrome extension works inside Google Docs. Select any text, press Cmd+C+C (Mac) or Ctrl+C+C (Windows), and choose to fix grammar, rewrite, or translate. The result replaces your text in-place — no copy-paste, no sidebar.

**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: 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 everywhere. The desktop app covers the entire screen — any app, any window (email clients, Slack, Microsoft Office, Figma, PDFs, terminal). The Chrome extension covers Gmail, Google Docs, Notion, and any website inside Chrome.

## Contact and Social

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