Transform your Mac into a powerful language companion—where every word is instantly transcribed, translated, and understood.
Unlike traditional translation apps that only show the finished sentence, Squanto breaks language down word by word. See meaning, context, part of speech, and pronunciation for each term. It’s not just translation—it’s true comprehension.
Whether you’re in a live tutoring session, a video meeting, watching foreign films, listening to podcasts, or enjoying games, Squanto makes multilingual communication effortless while turning every moment into a language-learning opportunity.
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Key Features:
Real-Time Audio Translation
• Capture audio from any app on your Mac: Safari, FaceTime, Zoom, Netflix, YouTube, and anything else
• Works with microphone input as well—translate live speech instantly
• Instant transcription and translation of spoken content
• Tap any word to see its meaning, part of speech, and pronunciation
• ChatGPT integration for deeper explanations and alternative translations
Flexible Window Modes
• Floating Subtitle Window: unobtrusive overlay that stays on top of all apps, perfect for watching or multitasking
• Desktop App Mode: full-featured interface with manual input, word-by-word breakdowns, and saved content
• Switch seamlessly between modes depending on your workflow
Built for Learners
• Save words and sentences for later, then review with smart flashcards
• Explore dictionary definitions, verb conjugations, idioms, and context-aware examples
• Turn passive listening into active learning—learn not just the translation, but how the pieces connect
Cross-Platform Sync
• Available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
• Access your saved vocabulary and translations across all your Apple devices
• Offline support keeps core translation and analysis available even without internet
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Supported Language Pairs:
• English ↔ Arabic (Modern Standard)
• English ↔ Chinese (Simplified & Traditional)
• English ↔ French
• English ↔ German
• English ↔ Italian
• English ↔ Japanese
• English ↔ Korean
• English ↔ Portuguese
• English ↔ Russian
• English ↔ Spanish
• English ↔ Vietnamese
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Why Squanto?
Most apps give you the gist. Squanto gives you the details.
It’s for learners who want more than quick answers—it’s for anyone who wants to truly understand another language.
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App Permissions & Third-Party Services:
OpenAI Integration (Optional, but Recommended)
Squanto supports integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT API.
Users must supply their own API key. All interactions are processed directly via OpenAI, and usage is subject to OpenAI’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services (Optional)
Squanto uses its own proprietary dictionary files for offline translations, while also offering optional integration with the following online lookup services to enhance and enrich definitions:
• WordReference (wordreference.com)
• MDBG (mdbg.net)
• Youdao (youdao.com)
• Jisho (jisho.org)
• Langenscheidt (langenscheidt.com)
• Arabic Student's Dictionary (arabicstudentsdictionary.com)
• Naver (en.dict.naver.com)
• VDict (vdict.com)
• Yandex (translate.yandex.com)
These services are independently operated and not affiliated with Squanto. We do not control their content, availability, accuracy, or privacy practices.