Short how-tos for common Mac OCR and translation tasks. Each page answers one job — start with the task you need.
Start here (one intent each)
- Screenshot OCR for Mac — how-to:
⌥S/⌥V, modes, troubleshooting - Local OCR for macOS — privacy boundary: what stays on-device vs BYOK
- Offline OCR and translation — settings checklist: stay offline
Translation
- Translate screenshot text — OCR then translate
- Translate selected text — Services and
⌥T - PopClip official extension — Featured in PopClip Directory, instant select-to-translate via Mini HUD
- Local translation model — offline HY-MT2 setup and usage
Optional / Pro
- API key setup — BYOK providers
- Local formula OCR — on-device GLM-OCR, screenshot to LaTeX offline (20 free a month)
- Screenshot to LaTeX — full formula guide: local (20 free a month) + BYOK cloud (Pro)
- Markdown table from screenshot
Automation & comparison
- Shortcuts and URL scheme
- ClariRec vs Apple Live Text
- TextSniper alternative — free, local alternative to the menu-bar OCR classic
- CleanShot X OCR alternative — the OCR part without buying a whole capture suite
- FAQ
Install: Mac App Store · Support: [email protected]