A macOS dictionary and translation app for selected text, screenshots and AI services
Overview
- Purpose
- A macOS dictionary and translation app for selected text, screenshots and AI services
- Category
- Writing
- Official site
- https://github.com/tisfeng/Easydict (opens in a new tab)
Main features
- Translate typed or selected text
- Recognize and query text from a screenshot
- View results from multiple dictionaries or translation services
- Can configure AI models and local services
Best for
Suited to looking up words, translating sentences or recognizing image text while reading on a Mac.
Things to know
- Some services require an account, key or local model configuration
- Screenshots and text may be sent to the selected service; check its data handling
FAQ
- Can it translate selected text?
- Yes. The official guide lists mouse and shortcut-based selection.
- Can it use a local service?
- Yes. The official service guide lists options including local Ollama.