Capture highlighted text and save as .txt or .pdf with right-click. Perfect for research and note-taking.
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144
+3 in 30 days
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Version
1.0.0
updated 1 Oct 2025
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monthly, 13 months
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About Text Grabber: Save as Text & PDF
Transform Your Web Research with One-Click Text Capture
Text Grabber: Save as Text & PDF revolutionizes how you collect and organize information from the web. Whether you're conducting research, taking notes, or building a knowledge base, this simple extension makes capturing webpage content effortless.
Key Features:
🎯 Instant Text Capture: Simply highlight any text on any webpage, right-click, and choose your preferred format. No complex menus or multiple steps required.
📄 Dual Format Support: Save your captured text as either a clean .txt file for quick reference or a professionally formatted PDF document for presentations and reports.
⚡ Lightning Fast: Built with performance in mind, the extension processes text instantly without slowing down your browsing experience.
🔒 Privacy First: All processing happens locally in your browser. No data is sent to external servers, ensuring your captured content remains completely private.
📅 Smart File Naming: Automatically generates timestamped filenames to keep your saved content organized and prevent file conflicts.
💼 Professional PDF Output: Generated PDFs include proper formatting, titles, timestamps, and clean typography suitable for professional use.
Perfect For:
Students and Researchers: Quickly capture quotes, citations, and key information from academic sources
Content Creators: Collect inspiration and reference material from across the web
Professionals: Save important information from reports, articles, and documentation
Writers and Journalists: Gather quotes and research material efficiently
Anyone: Who wants to save interesting content without the hassle of copy-paste workflows
How It Works:
1. Select: Highlight any text on any webpage
2. Right-Click: Open the context menu with a right-click
3. From menu item “Text Grabber”: Select either "Save as .txt file" or "Save as .pdf file"
4. Save: Choose your download location and you're done!
Technical Excellence:
Manifest V3 Compatible: Built using the latest Chrome extension standards for security and performance
Universal Compatibility: Works on all websites without restrictions
Minimal Permissions: Only requests the permissions necessary for core functionality
Offline Operation: No internet connection required after installation
Clean Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Chrome's native download system
Why Choose Text Grabber?
Unlike other text capture tools that require complex setups or send your data to external services, Text Grabber prioritizes simplicity and privacy. The extension works instantly after installation, requires no configuration, and keeps all your data completely private.
The professional PDF generation feature sets Text Grabber apart from basic copy-paste solutions, providing properly formatted documents that are ready for sharing, archiving, or inclusion in reports and presentations.
Installation and Usage:
Text Grabber installs in seconds and works immediately. No account creation, no complex permissions, and no learning curve. If you can highlight text and right-click, you can use Text Grabber effectively.
Start building your personal knowledge base today with Text Grabber: Save as Text & PDF.