Awnsy

Awnsy is a sleek, offline AI translator designed specifically for macOS users who need quick and reliable translations without relying on cloud services. With its intuitive menu bar interface, users can easily translate selected text by pressing ⌘C twice, which then displays the translation directly over the active window. For non-text content like images, scanned PDFs, or videos, Awnsy allows users to drag a box around the content, and it reads and translates the text contained within. What sets Awnsy apart is its emphasis on privacy and offline functionality—its translation model runs locally on the Mac, eliminating the need for accounts or API keys, and ensuring that sensitive data remains on the user’s device. For those seeking even higher quality translations, it offers the option to add custom OpenAI or Anthropic API keys, blending local speed with cloud accuracy when desired.