Point at text, read in your language.

On-screen translator for macOS — no app switching, no cloud.

Drag a viewfinder over any screen content. Translations appear right on top — privately, instantly, offline.

v2.1.0 — February 2026

$4.99 One-Time Purchase • No Subscriptions • Lifetime Updates

Powerful Features, Simple Design

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Viewfinder Translation

Create a viewfinder over any text on your screen. Press Control+Shift+A and instantly start translating - websites, documents, videos, or apps.

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Natural AR Overlay

Translations appear seamlessly overlaid on original text, maintaining context and readability. No more switching between apps.

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10+ Language Support

Translate between English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Thai, Vietnamese, and more.

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Fast Translation

No round-trips to a server. Translation runs locally on your Mac — ready the moment you ask.

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Live Translation Mode

Real-time translation for continuously changing content like videos or live streams. Perfect for YouTube, presentations, and dynamic content.

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Vertical Text Support

Natively handles vertical text in Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Translations render in the correct writing direction automatically.

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Adaptive Font Sizing

Translations automatically adjust font size for optimal readability, even when translated text is longer than the original.

Watch ViewLingo in Action

See how easy it is to get started and experience the power of live translation

Multilingual Web Translation

Translate web pages in Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, Thai, and more

Real-World Sign Translation

Translate street signs and real-world text from Korean and Japanese

🔒 Privacy-First Translation

Your content never leaves your Mac. All translations happen on-device using Apple's built-in translation engine.

🚫 Zero Data Collection

We don't see, store, or transmit your translations. What you translate stays with you.

📶 No Internet Required

Works completely offline. Perfect for sensitive documents and confidential content.

🍎 Apple's Translation Engine

See ViewLingo in Action

Watch how ViewLingo transforms your screen into a multilingual workspace

Japanese News Sites

Just point at any text and see it translated. Works with news sites, articles, and any web content in any language.

Chat Apps like Discord & Slack

Works with Discord, Slack, and all your favorite apps. Translate chat messages, posts, and communications in real-time.

Video Translation - YouTube

Perfect for YouTube and video content. Live Mode automatically translates subtitles and on-screen text as they appear.

Document Translation - arXiv

Translate PDFs without leaving Preview. Perfect for academic papers, technical documents, and research materials.

Simple, Focused Settings

Beautiful native macOS interface. Configure languages, shortcuts, and preferences with an intuitive design.

Privacy-First Design

100% on-device = 100% private. Your translations never leave your Mac. No cloud, no tracking, just pure privacy.

Ready to Transform Your Screen?

Translate anything on your macOS screen — instantly, privately, without switching apps.

$4.99

One-time purchase • No subscriptions • Lifetime updates

Download on Mac App Store

Requires macOS 15.0 or later