Universal Copy

Universal Copy is the fastest way to copy text on Android, removing barriers that prevent copying from restricted apps and extracting text from images. Whether you're blocked by app limitations or need to grab text from a screenshot, this tool puts you in control.

Launch Universal Copy from your notification bar, select the text you need, and you're done—no switching between apps, no workarounds. Normal mode lets you copy from any application: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Chrome, WhatsApp, and hundreds more. Scanner mode uses OCR technology to extract text directly from images, supporting Chinese, Devanagari (Hindi), Japanese, Korean, and Latin character sets including English and Portuguese.

Smart entity detection automatically identifies addresses, emails, phone numbers, hashtags, and mentions as you select text. This means you can instantly extract a contact address from a message and open it in Maps, or capture all hashtags from an Instagram post in one action—even if they're scattered across comments. Scroll mode lets you select and combine text from multiple screens or apps, perfect for gathering information across different sources. For passive collection, Harvest mode captures all entities you encounter while browsing, building a searchable library.

One-tap quick actions save you hours of manual work: translate selected text, locate addresses on a map, or share content without ever leaving the app you're working in. Copy YouTube comments that the app normally blocks. Extract all tagged accounts from posts. Grab every piece of text visible on your screen at once. These workflows transform how you interact with information on your device.

Setup takes seconds: enable the accessibility service in Settings, choose your launch method (notification drawer, quick tile, or long-press button), and Universal Copy is ready. The app respects your device's battery and background settings, though your Android system may occasionally disable the service—simply re-enable it in settings if needed.

Universal Copy is free and ad-supported, because we believe everyone deserves unrestricted copying. Upgrade to Universal Copy Plus to remove ads and support ongoing development. Featured by Android Police, this app transforms text extraction from frustrating to effortless.