ScreenTranslate: macOS Utility for Instant On-Screen Text Translation
By
Changmin Han
Leave it on the tray for the seagulls.
Summary
ScreenTranslate is a macOS utility that enables instant translation of on-screen text through a simple drag-and-select interface. It addresses the challenge of translating text from images, video frames, and locked PDFs where copy-paste isn't possible. The tool prioritizes workflow efficiency by eliminating the need to switch to external translation services and emphasizes privacy with no data collection.
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Inspired by ScreenHint's seamless capture, I built this to solve a personal pain: translating uncopyable text in images, video frames, and locked PDFs.
Drag-to-Translate: Instant results by dragging over any area.
Stay in Flow: No more switching to Google Translate tabs.
Privacy-First: Native macOS experience with no data collection.
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