Question 1

How do I set up OpenAI translation in Easydict?

Accepted Answer

You need to obtain an API key from OpenAI's website, then enter it in Easydict's settings. Once configured, the app will include OpenAI translations in its aggregated results, often providing more natural or context-aware outputs.

Question 2

Is Easydict better than Bob for Mac?

Accepted Answer

Easydict is inspired by Bob and offers similar features but aggregates more translation services and includes offline OCR. However, Bob might have different UI customizations or specific plugin support; try both to see which aligns better with your workflow.

Question 3

Can Easydict translate text from scanned documents?

Accepted Answer

Yes, using its OCR screenshot feature, Easydict can capture text from images or scans and translate it. However, it doesn't directly integrate with document scanners or handle multi-page documents automatically.

Question 4

Does Easydict work without an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

The OCR recognition works offline, but most translation services require internet access. Only Apple System Dictionary might be available offline; services like Google or DeepL need a connection to function.

Question 5

How to customize shortcut keys in Easydict?

Accepted Answer

Shortcut keys can be changed in the app's settings or preferences menu. The default shortcuts are listed in the usage table, and you can modify them to avoid conflicts with other macOS applications you use.

Question 6

Is Easydict completely free to use?

Accepted Answer

Easydict is free and open-source, but services like OpenAI, DeepL, and Gemini may require paid API keys for extensive use. Free tiers often have limits, so costs can add up depending on your translation volume.

Question 7

What if a translation service updates its API and breaks Easydict?

Accepted Answer

Since Easydict depends on external APIs, changes can cause issues until the maintainer or community updates the integration. This risk is common with service-dependent tools, and the busy maintainer schedule might slow fixes.

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