Plae

What it does

Plae is a macOS menu bar application designed for fast, private, and on-device translation. It allows users to translate text instantly using a global keyboard shortcut without leaving their current application. The app stands out by performing all translations locally on the machine, ensuring no data ever leaves the computer. It offers three distinct translation engines: the native Apple Translation, context-aware Apple Intelligence, and an independent built-in AI model based on Google's TranslateGemma. Key features include a full-screen presentation mode for sharing translations, translation history, and complete offline functionality.

Core features

• ✦On-device translation for 100% privacy
• ✦Global keyboard shortcut (Cmd+Shift+T) for instant access
• ✦Three translation engines: Apple Translation, Apple Intelligence, and Independent AI
• ✦Full-screen presentation mode for easy reading
• ✦Works completely offline after initial setup
• ✦Translation history with the ability to star favorites

Use cases

• →Multilingual families communicating by showing translations full-screen
• →Privacy-conscious professionals translating sensitive documents locally
• →Expats and travelers using offline translation in areas without internet
• →International teams double-checking messages before sending