BarTranslate for MAC
Free, open-source menu bar translator for Mac: open Google Translate from the menu bar or a hotkey and translate your clipboard in a second.
BarTranslate Overview
BarTranslate puts a translator in your Mac's menu bar. Click its icon or press your hotkey and a small panel opens with Google Translate, with the cursor already in the text field so you can start typing straight away. A Quick Translate hotkey instantly translates whatever is on your clipboard. BarTranslate remembers your last source and target languages between launches, and you can choose light, dark or system appearance for the app and the translation page.
Translations come from Google Translate, shown in a simplified view inside the app, so you need an internet connection. Version 2.4.0 adds a monochrome menu bar icon that turns white or black to match your menu bar. BarTranslate is made by Thijmen Dam and is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs and needs macOS 12 or later. A paid Mac App Store version supports the developer and adds automatic updates.
Key Features
BarTranslate keeps a translator one click away.
- Menu bar translator: Google Translate in a small panel.
- Hotkey: open the panel from anywhere.
- Quick Translate: translate the clipboard instantly.
- Autofocus: start typing as soon as it opens.
- Remembers languages: keeps your last source and target.
- Appearance: light, dark or system.
- Monochrome icon: matches your menu bar.
- Universal: runs on Apple Silicon and Intel.
What’s New in Version 2.4.0
BarTranslate 2.4.0 adds a new icon option.
- New monochrome menu bar icon that turns white or black to match your menu bar
- The panel no longer jumps when first opened after launch
BarTranslate FAQ
Is BarTranslate free?
Yes. The GitHub download is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. A paid Mac App Store version supports the developer.
Which macOS version does BarTranslate need?
BarTranslate 2.4.0 needs macOS 12 or later.
Does BarTranslate run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. It is a universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Which translation service does BarTranslate use?
Google Translate, shown in a simplified view inside the app.
Does BarTranslate work offline?
No. It needs an internet connection to reach Google Translate.
How do I translate my clipboard?
Set a Quick Translate hotkey; pressing it translates whatever is on your clipboard.
Can I open BarTranslate with a hotkey?
Yes. You can set a hotkey to show and hide the panel.
What does the App Store version add?
Automatic updates and Apple notarization, and buying it supports development.
How do I install the GitHub version?
Download BarTranslate.app.zip, unzip it and move BarTranslate.app to your Applications folder.
Where does the BarTranslate download on bartranslate.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official BarTranslate releases on GitHub at https://github.com/ThijmenDam/BarTranslate/releases/latest. bartranslate.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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