OCR-powered screenshot tool to capture text instead of images.
Publisher’s description
What is NormCap?
NormCap is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from dynobo. It ranks 41st by popularity among screen recorders in this catalogue. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.0, released on August 31, 2025. 27 versions are listed since June 25, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 8.5 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (dynobo/normcap) has 2,754 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “OCR powered screen-capture tool to capture information instead of images”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 8.5 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: NormCap is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Start NormCap
- Select a region on the screen
- Wait while the text is being extracted
- Paste the result from the clipboard (ctrl+v)
- 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
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Is NormCap safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3DC7EED6AB1834259DBA2AF1BA986E10064197A51DA4FA0D84C21EFA09ECC34E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the dynobo/normcap repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- No binaries in the repository10
- Restricted token permissions10
- Pinned dependencies10
- Static code analysis10
- Published packages10
- Licence declared9
- Code review0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Signed releases0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 27 versions ›27 versions over 3 years · about 8.5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.0Latest | August 31, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.9 | November 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.8 | May 19, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.7 | May 18, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.6 | May 8, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.5 | May 7, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.4 | January 15, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.5.3 | January 5, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id dynobo.NormCap -emsiexec /i NormCap-0.6.0-x86_64-Windows.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {30FCDD4D-8A38-4F91-85D7-EE59833E0A55} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.dynobo.normcapInformation
- Publisher
- dynobo
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/dynobo/normcap
- Written in
- Python
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.6.0
- Released
- August 31, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 5, 2022
- Versions listed
- 27
- Updates / year
- 8.5
- GitHub stars
- 2,754
- GitHub forks
- 126
- Website
- dynobo.github.io
- winget ID
- dynobo.NormCap
- MSI product code
- {30FCDD4D-8A38-4F91-85D7-EE59833E0A55}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NormCap free?
Yes. NormCap is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is NormCap safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NormCap with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NormCap be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does NormCap run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NormCap?
The versions page lists all 27 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 25, 2022.
What are alternatives to NormCap?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Camtasia and Captura. The alternatives page compares them.
