Polyglot at a Glance
In-place translation, offline Vision OCR, scrolling captures, and screen recording — native in your menubar.
Built for Speed and Flow
Zero-Config Instant Translation
Built-in free Microsoft & Google endpoints. Select text in any window and trigger streaming translations without window switches or API setup.
Native Offline OCR
Runs on-device via Apple Vision & Windows Media OCR. Screenshots stay strictly private.
Scrolling Capture
Seamless auto-stitching for vertical documents or chat histories with high-DPI resolution.
Region Screen Recording
Record custom windows to crisp MP4 or lightweight GIF animations with internal audio capture.
Color Loupe & Pinning
Zoom in to inspect pixel colors and copy HEX / RGB with C. Pin reference images floating on your screen.
Why Choose Polyglance?
| Features | Polyglance | Traditional Translators | Standard Snipping Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Zero-config, built-in free endpoints | Manual API registration & keys | — |
| OCR Privacy | 100% On-Device native algorithms | Uploads images to third-party cloud | Often cloud-based |
| All-in-One | Translate + OCR + Scroll + Record + Pin | Translate only | Screenshots only |
| Memory Footprint | Native speed (< 30MB RAM) | Heavy Electron apps (200MB+) | Varied |
| Cost | 100% Free & Open Source | Subscription / character limits | Paid license tiers |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an API key really not required?
Yes. Polyglance includes free Microsoft and Google endpoints out of the box. You can also configure DeepSeek, OpenAI, or Claude if you prefer LLM-based translations.
Is my screen content secure?
Completely. OCR processing runs entirely locally on macOS Apple Vision and Windows Media OCR. Zero telemetry or network tracking.
Prompted "Damaged and cannot be opened" on macOS?
As an open-source project without Apple notarization, Gatekeeper might block it. Open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/Polyglance.app.
Does it support auto-updates?
Yes. macOS integrates Sparkle updates, and Windows includes an automatic update checker.