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, providing 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 the plugin calling function of Pot, 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 multiple translation types and basic settings introduction of Pot.
Translation Type 1: Word Translation
Select the text to be translated with the mouse and use the shortcut key to invoke Pot for word translation (see later for shortcut key settings). 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 invoke Pot's "Input Translation" function (see later for shortcut key settings), and paste the text to be translated into 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 an image, this feature comes in handy! Use the shortcut key to invoke Pot's "Text Recognition" function (see later for shortcut key settings), 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 invoke Pot's "Screenshot Translation" function (see later for shortcut key settings), select the area to be translated, and Pot will provide the answer!