Pot is a free cross-platform text translation tool that can run on operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux. The software provides multiple translation methods, including word translation, input translation, text recognition, and screenshot translation, to provide users with convenient translation services.
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In addition, the Pot platform is also compatible with various APIs, such as DeepL API, OpenAI API, etc. Through Pot's plugin calling function, we can easily integrate the translation function of other software through command line or HTTP requests. In short, with it, we can abandon DeepL, Google Translate, and so on! The following are demonstrations of various translation types and introductions to basic settings of Pot.
Translation Type 1: Word Translation
Select the text that needs to be translated with the mouse, and use the shortcut key to activate Pot for word translation (see shortcut key settings in the following text). Pot will provide translation results from multiple translation engines such as DeepL and Bing Translate, and we can compare the translated texts.
Translation Type 2: Input Translation
First, use the shortcut key to activate Pot's "Input Translation" function (see shortcut key settings in the following text), and paste the text to be translated in the input box. Pot will quickly provide the translation result.
Translation Type 3: Text Recognition
When we need to recognize and translate the text on the image, this function comes in handy! Use the shortcut key to activate Pot's "Text Recognition" function (see shortcut key settings in the following text), select the area where text recognition is needed, and extract the text from the image for translation.
Translation Type 4: Screenshot Translation
In addition, we can directly translate screenshots. Use the shortcut key to activate Pot's "Screenshot Translation" function (see shortcut key settings in the following text), select the area to be translated, and Pot will provide the answer!