Floating translation
This is the mode you will use most often. Select text, or copy it to the clipboard, then press the shortcut. The translation appears beside the content you are viewing.
Screen translator for macOS 15+ · Windows coming soon
Translate anything on your Mac screen
Select text, capture a screenshot, or pin a changing screen region. Press the shortcut and TranslateWindow opens beside the source, so you can understand it and keep going.
Four ways to translate
Floating translation, anywhere
The floating window is the main way to use TranslateWindow. Select text with the mouse, or copy it to the clipboard, then press the shortcut. The translation appears beside what you are viewing. For images, video, or text you want to type yourself, choose one of the other three modes.
If I want to know what a sentence means, I press the shortcut and see it right away. I don’t have to switch apps, so I don’t lose my train of thought.
Screenshot translation
Capture an image or part of the screen to recognize and translate its text while keeping the original positions and layout where possible. Copy the translated image to the clipboard or export it when you are done.
Live translation window
Pin a screen region and keep recognizing and updating the translation as the picture changes. It works well for video subtitles, online classes, live streams, and software demos.
Input translation
Type or paste text directly. Use it for messages and email you are preparing to send, or for longer text that is not tied to anything already on screen.
Quick translation
Select text. The translation appears beside it
When you are reading a page, document, or email, TranslateWindow keeps the result beside the original text. One answer is usually enough. Open comparison when a sentence or tone still feels uncertain.
- Press ⌘ E for selection translation without a copy-paste detour.
- The result stays near the source, so you can keep reading.
- Single words open in dictionary mode instead of returning one context-free definition.
- Compare engines when wording, tone, or ambiguity calls for it.
Use cases
Translate web pages, email, images, and video
Web pages and research
Select a passage, understand it, and keep reading.
Customer chats
Understand the tone and meaning before deciding how to reply.
Business email
Keep politeness, tone, and recurring phrases consistent.
Documents and PDFs
Keep the context of a long document instead of translating one sentence in isolation.
Text in images
Capture text you cannot select, then translate it with OCR.
Live translation window
Pin a region and keep translating as the content changes.
Privacy and context
Keep sensitive text on your Mac with a local model
The entry point stays close
Selection, screenshot, clipboard, input, and live window translation all start from the command panel.
Use a local model for sensitive text
A local model can process sensitive text without sending it away from your Mac.
Use your own API key
You can also connect the cloud model service you choose.
Scenes shape the translation
Chat, email, formal writing, and specialized material can each use their own tone, terminology, and post-processing instructions.
Command panel
Press ⌘ J to open every translation mode
Press ⌘ J to open the command panel, then choose selection, screenshot, clipboard, input, or live window translation for what is in front of you.
Local and online
Local models and online services, in the same window
Use a local model for everyday reading, then switch to an online service for harder or specialized text. The result stays in the same window beside what you are reading.
Learn about privacyLocal translation, even offline
Once the model is downloaded, translation runs on your Mac. Work documents, private conversations, and unreleased material do not need to be sent to an online translation service.
Switch when you need a stronger model
Connect your own API key and use the online service you prefer. The model can change without changing how you read or work.
Guides and comparisons
Choose the workflow you need
Read a focused guide, or compare TranslateWindow with another Mac translator before downloading.
Live screen translation
Keep translating one part of the screen as visible text changes.
Read moreScreenshot translation
Translate images and text that cannot be selected with OCR.
Read morePrivate offline translation
Keep sensitive text on your Mac with a downloaded local model.
Read moreTranslateWindow vs Bob
Compare the interface, result window, translation modes, and model options.
Read moreMoving from Pot
Check what carries over and what to test before changing apps.
Read moreDownload
Start using TranslateWindow on Mac
Available for macOS. Windows is coming soon. Pro includes full access to the local model and more translation scenes. The checkout page shows the current price.
FAQ
A few common questions
Which systems does TranslateWindow support?
TranslateWindow currently supports macOS 15 and later. Windows is coming soon. Screenshot OCR, selection translation, and live-window features require the corresponding macOS permissions.
What happens to private content?
With the local model, content stays on your Mac. With a cloud service or your own API key, text is sent to the service you choose. TranslateWindow does not use source text, translations, or screenshots for analytics.
Can I get a refund after upgrading to Pro?
Yes. Pro includes a 7-day no-questions-asked refund window. If it is not a fit, contact us within 7 days.