March 11, 2025

# How to Translate Selected Text Quickly on Mac

Translating text on your Mac can be effortless and efficient with PopTranslate. Whether you're browsing a website, reading a PDF, or even reading e-book, translating selected text can significantly streamline your workflow.

## Effortless Translation & Explain Anywhere

With PopTranslate, you can quickly translate selected text wherever you can highlight it:

- **Webpages**: Translate directly while browsing.
- **PDF Documents & e-books**: Get translations along with explanations for better comprehension.
- **Anywhere on mac**: Translate instantly within apps, documents, emails, messages, and more—seamlessly integrated into your workflow.

Simply highlight the desired text, and translation happens instantly, right at your fingertips.

## Introducing PopTranslate

PopTranslate is an AI-powered, high-efficiency translation app designed specifically for macOS. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, PopTranslate provides:

- Instant translation without copy-paste.
- Comparative translations between different AI engines to ensure the best translation result.
- One-click replacement of translated text, allowing seamless integration into your daily workflow.

PopTranslate ensures you stay productive, eliminating the need to switch between different apps or browser tabs.

## Troubleshooting

### macOS Privacy Permissions

If PopMenu doesn't launch or function correctly, please follow these quick checks:

- Confirm that Accessibility Permissions are enabled:
  - Open **System Settings**.
  - Navigate to **Privacy & Security**.
  - Select **Accessibility**.
  - Ensure PopTranslate is checked/enabled.

### Temporarily Disable Popup Menu

You can temporarily disable the PopMenu feature using one of the following 2 methods:

- Right Click Menubar icon and uncheck **Enable Popup Menu**
- In the Main Window, click on **\[···\]** and uncheck **Enable Popup Menu**.

By following these steps, you'll have PopTranslate working seamlessly, transforming your Mac into a powerful, multilingual productivity tool.

PopTranslate is still in the early stages of development. If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please feel free to give us feedback!