Viz

What is Viz?

Viz is a native macOS utility that helps users capture information directly from what is already visible on screen. It can extract text from images and videos, read QR codes and barcodes, and pick colors from a selected screen area. The app is designed for quick workflows such as copying text that cannot normally be selected, scanning a code shown in a browser or document, or collecting multiple snippets during research and support work. Viz also supports keyboard shortcuts, clipboard copying, a floating results window, session history, and optional post-processing through shell commands. It is published by Marius Lupascu and offered as a focused desktop utility for macOS 13 or later.

Key features

• Extract text from images and video frames with a screen snip
• Scan QR codes and barcodes shown anywhere on screen
• Pick colors from selected screen areas
• Copy captured results to the clipboard automatically
• Use custom keyboard shortcuts to start scans quickly
• Review captured results in a floating window
• Keep a session history of previous captures
• Run optional shell-command post-processing on captured text

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

Viz’s screen-capture and recognition features are consistent with a utility that reads text and codes from on-screen content. Because it works from screen snippets and can optionally run user-defined shell commands after capture, users should review any custom post-processing they enable and make sure they trust the app copy they installed. Launch-at-login behavior is optional and expected for a quick-access utility.

Recommendation: Keep Viz if you use it to grab text, scan codes, or pick colors from your screen. If you no longer use those workflows, removing it should mainly affect those convenience features and any saved history or preferences tied to the app.

Common paths

• /Applications/Viz.app

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• Pearcleaner
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