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.

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

30-second demo, recorded in real time — no speed-up. What you see is how fast it really is.

Languages

ViewLingo uses the translation engine built into macOS. That means it supports every language your Mac does — and when Apple adds one, ViewLingo picks it up without waiting for an app update.

Language packs download once from System Settings › General › Language & Region › Translation Languages. After that, translation runs entirely offline.

To see the exact list for your Mac, open ViewLingo's settings — it reads the languages from macOS directly.

What it does

Viewfinder Translation

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

Natural AR Overlay

Translations are drawn over the original text, keeping layout and reading order intact. No switching between apps.

Every language your Mac supports

Whatever languages your Mac can translate, ViewLingo can too — Russian, Turkish, Arabic and Ukrainian included.

Fast Translation

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

Live Translation Mode

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

Vertical Text Support

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

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

Real-World Sign Translation

Launch from the menu bar and translate Japanese and Korean signs in photos — recorded in real time

Lock Mode + Live Retranslation

Lock the viewfinder, scroll the page beneath it, and watch new text retranslate automatically

🔒 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, so sensitive documents stay on your Mac.

🍎 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

Built 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. Suited to 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