Easydict for Windows is a port of the popular open-source Mac translator/dictionary. On Mac, use the native Easydict app. For LLM-quality AI translation specifically, Lazie is the better tool.
Easydict overview
Easydict (tisfeng/Easydict on GitHub) is an open-source macOS translator and dictionary. Strong at single-word lookup across multiple dictionary backends (Apple Dict, Youdao, Bing) with built-in OCR. Free, MIT licensed.
Easydict for Windows
There's a Windows port available via Microsoft Store and the project's GitHub. Same core functionality (selection-based lookup, OCR, multi-engine translation) adapted for Windows.
Easydict vs Lazie on Mac
Different focus:
- Easydict — dictionary-first, single-word lookup, OCR, multiple dict backends. Best for vocabulary study, etymology, quick word lookups.
- Lazie — AI-translation-first, sentence/paragraph translation via Claude or GPT, context-aware. Best for translating real-world content.
They're complementary on Mac — many users keep both. See Lazie vs Easydict for details.
What to install on Mac
- Quick word lookup — Easydict (free, open-source) AI translation of sentences/paragraphs — Lazie (free, Claude/GPT)
- Both — recommended for most users; they don't conflict
Originally published at lazie.ai — the AI translator for Mac.
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