What Selectext does

Selectext: Copy Text from Videos, published by Selectext, is listed for Chrome. The developer describes its purpose as “Copy text directly from videos on YouTube and any website.” This guide brings together the documented features, installation entry points and compatibility details so you can decide whether it fits your task.

Documented features

The official listing documents the capabilities below. Compare the functions you need with the available platform and paid-feature information before installing. These are the developer’s descriptions, not independent performance or security test results.

“Paste the text anywhere like your favourite note taking app or code editor.”
“Selectext lets you easily copy on-screen text directly from any video.”
“Copy notes from lectures, code from tutorials, links from social media videos, or even handwritten text in seconds.”
“Use the keyboard shortcut instead of clicking the toggle and pausing the video to speed up the process even further - Alt+S on Windows or Option+S on Mac.”
“Selectext has a customisable menu that allows you to personalise the extension to suit your needs.”

Installing and opening Selectext

Open the Chrome Web Store link, confirm Selectext: Copy Text from Videos and the publisher Selectext, then select Add to Chrome. Read the requested permissions before confirming. After installation, Chrome’s Extensions menu provides access to the extension; pinning its toolbar icon is optional. To disable or remove it later, use Chrome’s Manage Extensions page.

The manifest declares a toolbar action. Use its toolbar entry to open the extension’s action. Declared keyboard shortcuts: Copy Text from Video: {"default":"Alt+S"}; Copy Video Screenshot: {"default":"Alt+A"}.

Using the documented workflow

Start with the operation that matches your task. The following actions are documented in the official listing; they are separate usage options, not a sequence that every user must complete. For controls not named here, consult https://selectext.app/ rather than assuming a particular button or menu exists.

“The video you are watching will be seamlessly enhanced with the ability to copy text - even in full screen.”
“Simply pause the video and click the Selectext toggle button that comes up in the top left corner.”
“You can then select the text you want from the video and it will be automatically copied to your clipboard.”

Platforms, version and interface languages

Verified store editions: Chrome, Firefox. The captured Chrome version is 3.1.32, updated 2026-09-26. Version numbers and feature availability can differ between stores. Use the corresponding official store button; a browser sharing Chromium is not evidence of a separate official store edition.

The official store lists 31 interface languages. The supported-language tags on this page come from that product metadata; they are separate from the eight languages available for this guide. Check the current store if a particular language is essential to your workflow.

Price and paid features

The developer describes a free tier, trial or free version alongside paid features. Check the official website for the current feature limits and price in your region. Installing the browser package and subscribing to a connected service are separate actions; a browser-store button alone does not establish which paid features are included.

Permissions, privacy and practical limits

The published extension manifest lists these API permissions: activeTab, storage, browsingData, scripting. These are declared capabilities, not proof of what data the developer actually collects. Review Chrome’s installation prompt and the developer’s privacy policy (https://selectext.app/privacy) before granting access.

Chrome’s extension details let you inspect site access and disable the extension. If an expected control does not appear, check that the extension is enabled and that the current site is one supported in its description. Do not extend access to every site merely to troubleshoot a single website.

Questions about Selectext

Where is the official download? Use the Chrome Web Store button for the exact listing referenced in this guide: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/gkkdmjjodidppndkbkhhknakbeflbomf?hl=en. For other verified platforms, use their separate store buttons. This page does not distribute installation packages or modified copies.

Where should I look if a feature has changed? Compare the current store version with 3.1.32, then check https://selectext.app/. The store screenshots show the supplied product imagery, but later releases and device layouts may differ. Use the official support channel for account, billing and product-specific issues.

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