Awnsy

Awnsy transforms your macOS translation experience into a seamless, menu-bar operation. Key features include: • Instant text translation via double-⌘C • Screen text recognition for images, PDFs, and video • On-device translation for privacy and offline use • Option to integrate personal cloud service keys (OpenAI, Anthropic) • Native macOS application with minimal resource footprint This robust tool allows you to select text in any application and get an immediate translation overlay. For content that isn't selectable, such as text within images, scanned documents, or video frames, Awnsy's built-in text recognition lets you simply drag a box around the area to capture and translate it. The primary translation model operates locally on your Mac, ensuring your data remains private and enabling full functionality even without an internet connection. This design prioritizes user privacy, as no account or API key is required for basic operations. For users seeking advanced translation quality, Awnsy provides the flexibility to integrate your own OpenAI or Anthropic API keys. This allows you to leverage powerful cloud-based translation services while still maintaining control over your key and usage. The application is built natively in Swift, ensuring a lightweight presence in your menu bar without cluttering your Dock. It's an indispensable utility for researchers, multilingual communicators, and anyone who frequently interacts with foreign language content across various applications and media types on their Mac.