Easydict
A concise and elegant dictionary & translator app for macOS.
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macOS package (.dmg), architecture unlisted — verify before installing
Getting a "can't verify the developer" warning?
If you see a warning on first launch, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway". Open source software usually isn't signed with an Apple developer certificate, which is normal.
Clicking "Download" takes you to a source confirmation page first; the download starts after confirmation.
About Easydict
Easydict is a sleek and elegant dictionary and translation app for macOS, ready to use out of the box with automatic language detection. It offers three translation modes: input translation, selection translation, and OCR screenshot translation, and can display results from multiple translation services simultaneously in a single interface. The app integrates over 20 translation services, including Youdao Dictionary, Apple's system dictionary and system translation, as well as OpenAI, Gemini, DeepL, Google, Bing, Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba, Niu, Caiyun, and Volcengine, supporting 48 languages. The project is open-source under the GPL-3.0 license and can be installed via Homebrew or by downloading the dmg/zip installation package.
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Risk notice
This app is distributed via GitHub and does not state whether it has been notarized by Apple. You may see a Gatekeeper warning on first launch. Also, the latest version requires macOS 13.0+; users on older systems should use an older release.
Who it's for
- macOS users who frequently look up words or translate foreign text
- People who want to compare results from multiple translation services at once
- Users who need OCR screenshot translation or text extraction from images
- Those who prefer open-source, free desktop utilities
Who it's not for
- Users on Windows or Linux only
- Those on macOS versions below 13 who need the latest release (older 2.7.2 is available)
- Users who require fully offline translation without network services
Install guide
Installation Guide
Choosing an installer Two macOS installers are available here:
Easydict.dmg: recommended, a standard macOS disk image.Easydict.zip: a no-mount archive, useful if you cannot open dmg files directly.
Steps
- Download
Easydict.dmg(orEasydict.zip). - Open the dmg and drag the
Easydicticon into your Applications folder. For the zip, unzip and dragEasydict.appinto Applications. - First launch: if macOS shows “cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified”, go to System Settings » Privacy & Security and click “Open Anyway”, or right-click
Easydict.appin Finder and select Open.
System requirements The latest version requires macOS 13.0 or later. For older systems, use version 2.7.2.
Homebrew alternative: brew install --cask easydict
FAQ
Is Easydict free?
Yes. Easydict is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and both the app and its source code are free to use.
Which operating systems are supported?
Only macOS. The latest version requires macOS 13.0 or later. For older systems, use version 2.7.2.
What translation services are supported?
More than 20 services, including Youdao, Apple Dictionary/Translate, OpenAI, Gemini, DeepL, Google, Bing, Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba, Niutrans, Caiyun and Volcano. Some may require network access and configuration in the app.
How do I update Easydict?
Homebrew users can run `brew upgrade --cask easydict`. For manual installs, download the latest dmg/zip from GitHub Releases and replace the app.