Linux · Utilities
NormCap
Capture text from any screen area
by dynobo
Official site: flathub.org
About NormCap
OCR-powered screen-capture tool to capture information instead of images.
Usage:
Start NormCap
Select a region on the screen
Wait while the text is being extracted
Paste the result from the clipboard (ctrl+v)
Features:
Detects text in many different languages
Detects QR codes and barcodes
Heuristic parsing to improve results
Works offline (data doesn't leave your computer)
Supports multi-monitor setups
Free and Open Source
Available for Linux, Windows, and macOS
Tags: OCR, QR, barcode, screenshot, recognition, Tesseract
How to install NormCap
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.github.dynobo.normcap
- Open NormCap once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is NormCap free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where NormCap is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install NormCap from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.github.dynobo.normcap. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is NormCap safe?
NormCap downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
