GetWindowText is a lightweight utility designed for extracting text from application windows and controls. It allows users to retrieve text from a variety of interface elements, such as buttons, labels, or input fields, simplifying the process of accessing displayed information.

GetWindowText operates with a user-friendly interface, ensuring that even non-technical individuals can quickly navigate its functionality. By dragging the crosshair icon to the desired interface element, users can instantly capture and display the associated text. This eliminates the need for manual copying or additional tools to extract text from certain fields.

GetWindowText supports working with elements from a wide range of applications, including standard and custom controls. Its efficient performance ensures accurate text capture while using minimal system resources, making it an ideal tool for both casual and professional users.

The tool's portable nature means it can be run without installation, offering flexibility and convenience. It is particularly useful for developers, testers, or anyone needing to document interface elements or troubleshoot software behavior. In addition, its small size and simplicity make it a handy addition to any toolkit.

With GetWindowText, users can save time and effort by seamlessly retrieving on-screen text from various sources in an intuitive manner.

Key Features:

• Retrieve Window Title: It allows you to get the text displayed in the title bar of a specified window.
• Handle Controls: You can use it to get the text from controls such as buttons, text boxes, or other user interface elements in the window.
• Text Length Limit: The function retrieves a maximum number of characters, and you can specify the buffer size to define how much text is fetched.
• Window Handle: The function requires the window handle (HWND) as an input, which identifies the window whose text you want to retrieve.
• Unicode and ANSI Support: It supports both ANSI and Unicode formats, depending on whether you're working with an ANSI or Unicode application.
• Error Handling: If the function fails, it returns zero, indicating that it could not retrieve the text, which can be checked using the GetLastError function.
• Used in Automation: It is useful for automation, scripting, and testing applications, as it helps extract window or control text programmatically.