A tool for Windows to copy text from dialogs and controls which dont allow it otherwise
Publisher’s description
What is Textify?
Textify by Ramen Software is open-source Windows software in the system utilities category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 607 KB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 10,574 times. The source code on GitHub (m417z/Textify) has 1,121 stars. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Simplenote and Bazel.
Project description on GitHub: “A tool for Windows to copy text from dialogs and controls which don't allow it otherwise”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Small download (607 KB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Textify is an open-source system utilitie tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Textify safe to download?
- The file is served by ramensoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
68D09E1A39DA33A3BA80A2EEC437D764BBE79026AB323F710F88E5F71BCDDD0D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10.4Latest | November 13, 2023 | 607 KB | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id rammichael.Textify -echoco install textify -ytextify_setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ramen Software
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/m417z/Textify
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.10.4
- Released
- November 13, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- November 13, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 10,574
- GitHub stars
- 1,121
- GitHub forks
- 94
- Website
- ramensoftware.com
- winget ID
- rammichael.Textify
- Chocolatey package
- textify
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Textify free?
Yes. Textify is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v3.0 licence.
Is Textify safe to download?
The download comes from ramensoftware.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 Textify 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 Textify be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Textify support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 32-bit.
Does Textify run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Can I use Textify without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Textify?
AutoHotkey, Simplenote, Bazel, Hydrus Network and osquery. The alternatives page compares them.
