Screenshot notes and organization comparison
DumpPixels vs. Tote and Captr: choose what to keep from screenshots
DumpPixels is for screenshots you took to keep the words. Scan, extract text, and save searchable notes free, then clear the original screenshot when you no longer need its image. Your first 3 screenshot clears are free; a $9.99 one-time unlock adds unlimited clears. Tote and Captr focus on organizing saved content and suggesting actions.
How to choose the right workflow
Keep words or keep images
A recipe passage or confirmation number can become a text note. A visual reference or moodboard often needs the image itself; pick your workflow accordingly.
Compare organization features
Tote handles screenshots and shared links with AI organization. Captr organizes screenshots and offers reminders and other actions. DumpPixels focuses on extracting and retaining text.
Understand deletion and sync
DumpPixels lets you keep the note when clearing its screenshot. Captr also says you can remove a local screenshot after it has synced, while retaining access in Captr.
Features, purchase options and limits
| Feature | DumpPixels | Tote | Captr | Apple Photos + Live Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main workflow | Screenshot text into searchable notes, then optional clearing | Save screenshots and links; organize and find content | Organize screenshots into lists and act on saved details | Keep photos and screenshots; manually copy recognized text |
| Purchase model | Free OCR and notes; $9.99 once for unlimited clears | Annual subscription listed at $29.99 | Advertised as free; check current app terms | Included on supported Apple devices; optional iCloud storage is separate |
| Free clearing allowance | First 3 screenshot clears | See current app terms | Vendor says local images can be deleted after syncing | Manual photo deletion is included |
| What you retain | A saved text note when the screenshot is cleared | Saved content collections and extracted details | Synced screenshots and organized details | The original image, or text you copy into another app |
| Where it fits | Text-heavy screenshots you no longer need as images | Mixed screenshots, links and social content | Screenshot collections, suggestions and reminders | A manual workflow using built-in tools |
Why choose DumpPixels?
- Extract text and save notes without paying or using up an extraction quota.
- Try 3 screenshot clears free before choosing the one-time unlock.
- Keep a searchable note while removing a screenshot you no longer need.
When a screenshot organizer may fit better
Choose Tote or Captr when you want to retain and organize visual content, links, or AI-generated suggestions. Apple Photos and Live Text may be enough if you prefer keeping screenshots and copying selected text manually. DumpPixels is focused on text-heavy screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
Does DumpPixels limit free text extractions?
Scanning, text extraction, and saving searchable notes are free. The free allowance applies to screenshot clearing: the first 3 clears are free, followed by a $9.99 one-time unlock for unlimited clears.
Can I keep the words after deleting the screenshot?
Yes. Save the extracted text as a note in DumpPixels, then use the clear action when you no longer need the original screenshot.
Is DumpPixels the same as Tote or Captr?
No. DumpPixels focuses on screenshot text and optional clearing. Tote and Captr offer broader organization and actions for saved content; Captr also supports removing local screenshots after syncing.
Official sources
Tote US App Store · Captr features and deletion workflow · Apple Live Text guide