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Pixelcode
Pixelcode turns code screenshots, YouTube frames, images, and PDFs into editable source text through a Chrome extension. Click the extension, crop the snippet you need, and the extracted code lands on your clipboard formatted for your IDE instead of forcing a manual retype.
Generic OCR tools flatten indentation and miss language syntax. Pixelcode targets developer workflows with automatic language detection across 30 plus languages, precision cropping from a few lines to long blocks, and optional unlimited extraction when you connect your own ChatGPT API key on the $35 lifetime tier instead of buying screenshot credits.
Developers learning from video tutorials, reviewing legacy PDF docs, or capturing snippets from blog images use Pixelcode when they want paste-ready code without rebuilding formatting by hand.
Chrome extension captures and crops code directly in the browser with clipboard output
Recognizes 30+ programming languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, Swift, and Ruby
Pay-per-use lifetime plan costs $15 with 20 free screenshots and $8 per 100 additional captures
Unlimited lifetime tier at $35 routes extraction through your own ChatGPT API key
Processes code from YouTube video frames, static images, and PDF documents
API keys stay on your device and are not stored on Pixelcode servers per the FAQ
Extracts formatted code from videos and PDFs where plain OCR usually breaks indentation.
Lifetime pricing avoids recurring subscriptions for occasional screenshot extraction.
Unlimited tier keeps API keys on your device rather than on Pixelcode servers.
Works only as a Chrome extension rather than a standalone desktop OCR app.
Pay-per-use plan charges $8 per 100 screenshots after the initial 20 free captures.
Unlimited extraction requires supplying and paying for your own ChatGPT API usage.
What does Pixelcode do?
Pixelcode is a Chrome extension that extracts editable code from screenshots, YouTube videos, images, and PDFs. Cropped snippets are copied to your clipboard with formatting preserved for pasting into an IDE.
How much does Pixelcode cost?
Pixelcode sells a $15 lifetime pay-per-use plan with 20 free screenshots and $8 per 100 additional captures. The $35 lifetime Unlimited plan lets you use your own ChatGPT API key for unlimited extractions.
Does Pixelcode work on YouTube tutorials?
Pixelcode can extract code shown in YouTube video frames alongside static images and PDF files. You crop the on-screen snippet and the extension copies the recognized code to your clipboard.
Which languages does Pixelcode support?
Pixelcode automatically detects more than 30 coding languages including JavaScript, Python, Java, Swift, Ruby, and Dart. The extension aims to preserve indentation and syntax formatting from the source capture.
Does Pixelcode store my OpenAI API key?
Pixelcode states that your ChatGPT API key never leaves your device when you use the Unlimited plan. The extension uses your key locally for unlimited screenshot extraction.
How do I install Pixelcode?
After purchase, Pixelcode emails an installation link to a private download page for the Chrome extension. Setup follows the same flow as installing extensions from the Chrome Web Store.