# CaptureAI > Get an instant AI answer from anything visible on your screen. CaptureAI is a Chrome extension that works on any website — learning platforms, documentation, research tools, and more. Free to try, no signup required. ## What CaptureAI Is CaptureAI is a screen AI assistant for students, researchers, and professionals. Select any area of your screen and receive an AI-generated answer, explanation, or analysis in seconds. A persistent sidebar adds full multi-turn chat, conversation history, bookmarks, web search, and an agent mode for deeper research. The extension installs from the Chrome Web Store in under a minute. Sign in with Google or activate with a license key. Choose from 11 AI models across five providers (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, xAI, DeepSeek) or let the auto-router pick the best model per question. The free tier is available immediately with no signup. CaptureAI is approximately 12 MB installed — 20–45× smaller than competing extensions. ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://captureai.dev): Product overview, features, pricing, and FAQ - [Download](https://captureai.dev/download): Install CaptureAI from the Chrome Web Store - [Activate](https://captureai.dev/activate): Sign in with Google or activate a license key - [Help & FAQ](https://captureai.dev/help): Setup guides, keyboard shortcuts, and troubleshooting - [Contact](https://captureai.dev/contact): Support via email at support@captureai.dev - [Pricing](https://captureai.dev/#pricing): Free tier + Basic ($1.99/week or $5.99/month) and Pro ($3.49/week or $9.99/month) plans ## Blog - [How CaptureAI Works: Screenshot to Answer in Seconds](https://captureai.dev/blog/how-captureai-works): Technical breakdown of the capture, OCR, AI analysis, and delivery pipeline - [AI Homework Helper: The Complete Guide for Students in 2026](https://captureai.dev/blog/ai-homework-helper-complete-guide-2026): Comprehensive guide to AI-assisted learning across every subject - [How to Use AI to Study Smarter in 2026](https://captureai.dev/blog/how-to-use-ai-to-study-smarter-2026): Practical AI study strategies and active recall techniques - [The Complete Guide to Chrome Extensions for Students](https://captureai.dev/blog/best-chrome-extensions-for-students): Curated list of productivity and study extensions - [Canvas, Moodle & Blackboard: Tips Every Student Should Know](https://captureai.dev/blog/canvas-moodle-blackboard-tips-for-students): LMS navigation tips, keyboard shortcuts, and study strategies - [Privacy & AI Tools: What Students Need to Know](https://captureai.dev/blog/privacy-and-ai-tools-what-students-need-to-know): Data handling, local text extraction, and Privacy Guard explained ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://captureai.dev/privacy): Data collection, third-party processors, and GDPR rights - [Terms of Service](https://captureai.dev/terms): Usage terms and refund policy