What Translate does
ActionClip can use Apple's macOS Translation framework and its installed language packs. Short translations may use Microsoft Translator when Online Actions is enabled and that route is available.
See supported translation languages.
How to use it
- Select text written in another language.
- Choose Translate from the widget.
- Review the translated text, copy it, or replace the selection where supported.
Example
Buongiorno, come stai?
Good morning, how are you?
Settings
Open the action's settings from:
ActionClip Settings → Actions → Translate → gear
Translate to
Choose the target language used for this action.
Language packs
View and install the Apple Translation language pack needed for the current target language.
Display
Choose how this action appears in the floating widget. This changes only its presentation, not what it does.
Changes are saved automatically.
You can also replace this action's icon from ActionClip → Actions. See change an action icon.
When ActionClip suggests it
Translate is promoted for strong non-Latin text or text that macOS recognizes as non-English. It also remains available when you pin or enable it.
Enabled actions remain available in your Actions list even when Smart Suggestions do not promote them for the current selection.
Requirements and privacy
- Apple on-device translation requires the relevant macOS language pack.
- Microsoft Translator requires Online Actions.
- See the supported-language page for current source and target coverage.
