Textractor (a.k.a. NextHooker) is an open-source x86/x64 video game text hooker for Windows 7+ (and Wine) based off of ITHVNR.
Publisher’s description
What is Textractor?
Textractor is an open-source pc game program for Windows from Akash Mozumdar. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Artikash/Textractor) has 2,705 stars. Similar programs include RetroArch, OpenTTD and Steam.
Project description on GitHub: “Extracts text from video games and visual novels. Highly extensible.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Textractor is an open-source pc game tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Textractor 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:
FAB1FA588C972C703B2E0F981DF7D6AE9FB71683B099BF69547F8815F09F79B6· 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
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2.0Latest | January 31, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Artikash.Textractor -eTextractor-5.2.0-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Akash Mozumdar
- Category
- PC games
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Artikash/Textractor
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 5.2.0
- Released
- January 31, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- July 7, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2,705
- GitHub forks
- 241
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Artikash.Textractor
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Textractor free?
Yes. Textractor is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Textractor 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 Textractor 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 Textractor be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Textractor run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
What are alternatives to Textractor?
RetroArch, OpenTTD, Steam, Celestia and PPSSPP. The alternatives page compares them.
