I installed it on my Mac Mini with M2 Chip, but every time when I try to use it to copy text from an image from a Facebook post, it says CANCELLED. Why?
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Valerijs_TextSniper
Jan 8, 2026
A: Hello Dan,
To ensure that TextSniper runs correctly, it needs Screen Recording Permissions. Here’s how to grant these permissions quickly:
1. Open System Settings and navigate to Privacy & Security. 2. Click on Screen & System Audio Recording. 3. Locate TextSniper and toggle its permission ON.
(If TextSniper is not listed, you can add it by clicking the + button and selecting it from your...
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Q: Cancelled?
I installed it on my Mac Mini with M2 Chip, but every time when I try to use it to copy text from an image from a Facebook post, it says CANCELLED. Why?
Valerijs_TextSniper
Jan 8, 2026A: Hello Dan,
To ensure that TextSniper runs correctly, it needs Screen Recording Permissions. Here’s how to grant these permissions quickly:
1. Open System Settings and navigate to Privacy & Security.
2. Click on Screen & System Audio Recording.
3. Locate TextSniper and toggle its permission ON.
(If TextSniper is not listed, you can add it by clicking the + button and selecting it from your...
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