Offline dictionary
Phonetics (音标), part of speech, Chinese + English meanings, and example sentences — no internet needed.
XTranslator
Offline-first English ↔ 中文, right where you’re working.
A fast Mac and Windows translator with a bundled dictionary, native-English rephrasing, optional cloud vocabulary sync, system shortcuts, and browser extensions — plus daily vocabulary practice on Mac.
Core lookup works offline on Mac and Windows.
Select text in any app and press ⌥⌘T on Mac or Ctrl+Alt+T on Windows. macOS also supports Services → XTranslator, and browser extensions add a top-level right-click item in Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
What XTranslator includes
AI rephrasing
Rewrite rough English into Natural, Professional, and Casual options. Mac uses on-device Apple Intelligence when available, with a metered HelloX cloud fallback.
Online-first, offline-safe
Uses a richer online dictionary when connected, and falls back seamlessly to the bundled offline data.
System shortcuts
Use ⌥⌘T and Services on macOS, or Ctrl+Alt+T from the Windows tray app. Mac shows clear permission status, keeps the installed copy as the only shortcut owner, and preserves access more reliably across signed updates.
Daily Review on Mac
Practise saved words through meaning, listening, pronunciation, and sentence use with spaced scheduling, daily goals, streaks, and optional reminders.
Browser extensions
Chrome, Edge, and Safari extensions add a top-level “XTranslator” to the right-click menu.
Vocabulary sync
Save words locally, then optionally sign in with Google or email code to sync vocabulary through the HelloX cloud across supported XTranslator apps.
XTranslator
Mac (macOS 15+, Apple Silicon) and Windows 10/11 (64-bit). Native-English rephrasing uses on-device Apple Intelligence when available, with a metered cloud fallback otherwise.
Common questions about XTranslator
Clear answers about where the product fits, what it does, and when another tool may be a better choice.
Product information reviewed .
What English-Chinese translator works offline on Mac and Windows?
XTranslator includes a bundled dictionary for offline-first lookup, with optional online enhancement, system shortcuts, and browser extensions.
Can XTranslator help me learn saved English words?
Yes. Daily Review on Mac practises meaning, listening, pronunciation, and sentence use with spaced scheduling, daily goals, streaks, and optional reminders.
Can XTranslator help make English sound more natural?
Yes. It includes optional AI-assisted rephrasing alongside its core translation and dictionary workflow.
Is XTranslator a certified translation service?
No. It is a practical language tool and should not replace a qualified professional for certified, legal, medical, or high-stakes translation.
A good fit when
- Chinese speakers translating English and Chinese on Mac or Windows
- Mac users who want spaced practice for saved English words
- Fast lookup from system shortcuts or browser extensions
- Users who want offline fallback with optional online enhancement
Consider another tool when
- Professional certified translation
- Languages outside the supported English-Chinese workflow
- Guaranteed legal, medical, or contractual interpretation