\U0001f50d Language Lens: The Privacy-First Screen Translator\nBreak down language barriers instantly\u2014without compromising your data.\n\nLanguage Lens is a desktop utility designed to translate text directly where it sits on your screen. Unlike traditional web translators that require you to copy-paste text or upload screenshots to the cloud, Language Lens works as a seamless visual overlay.\n\nWhether you are deciphering a quest in an RPG, reading a foreign PDF, or troubleshooting a remote server, Language Lens provides clarity without forcing you to leave your desktop.\n\n\u26a1 New: Modular Design & Performance\nWe have completely rebuilt the engine to be lightweight and efficient, putting you in control of your storage.\n\nSmart Storage Management: The base installation is approximately 1 GB, containing the core AI engine and essential tools.\n\nOn-Demand Expansion: Need more power? You can download additional language packs as needed. Installing the full suite of 26 languages requires up to 5 GB of space, but you only store what you use.\n\nOffline Power: Once a language pack is downloaded, it stays on your machine forever. No internet is required for translation after the initial setup.\n\n\U0001f441\ufe0f Accessibility Mode for the Visually Impaired\nLanguage Lens is committed to digital inclusion. The new Accessibility Mode transforms the overlay into an assistive tool for users with low vision.\n\nHigh-Contrast Text: Automatically converts scanned text into high-visibility formats, making hard-to-read interfaces legible.\n\nScale & Zoom: The lens allows for massive text scaling, helping you read small UI elements or error messages that standard magnifiers might miss.\n\nScreen Reader Friendly: Designed to bridge the gap where traditional screen readers fail (such as inside images or games).\n\n\U0001f3ae Perfect for Retro Gaming & Emulation\nFor gamers playing titles that never received an official English release, Language Lens is a game-changer.\n\nNo ROM Hacking Required: Play exclusive releases immediately without waiting for fan patches.\n\nOverlay Gameplay: The lens sits securely on top of your emulator (DuckStation, PCSX2, Dolphin, etc.) or PC game window.\n\nClick-Through Immersion: Use the "Lock" feature to click through the translation layer, allowing you to control the game naturally while the translation remains visible.\n\n\U0001f6e0\ufe0f The Ultimate Tool for IT Support\nRemote Desktop (RDP) sessions are difficult when the host system is in a language you don't speak.\n\nTranslate the Un-selectable: Error messages, BIOS screens, and system popups often have text that cannot be highlighted. Language Lens reads the pixels directly.\n\nZero-Footprint: No need to install language packs on the client's machine. Just hover your lens to understand the UI instantly.\n\nSecurity Compliant: Since it is offline, you aren't pasting sensitive client error logs or PII into a public web translator.\n\n\U0001f31f Key Capabilities\n1. Visual Overlay Technology Language Lens operates as a "transparent window" that floats above your other applications.\n\nDrag & Translate: Simply drag the lens over any region of your screen.\n\nDynamic Resizing: Resize the lens to capture a single menu item or a full dialogue box.\n\n2. 100% Offline & Private\n\nLocal Processing: All Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Translation happen entirely on your computer's local hardware.\n\nZero Data Leakage: Use this tool safely with confidential documents, private chats, or medical records. It works perfectly on air-gapped (offline) computers.\n\n3. Smart Scanning Modes\n\nSingle Scan: Captures the text once for quick translation\u2014perfect for static menus.\n\nContinual Mode: The lens watches the screen and updates automatically\u2014ideal for changing dialogue.\n\n4. Customization\n\nDark & Light Modes: Instantly toggle the app theme to match your system.\n\nVisual Control: Adjust text size, font color, and background opacity to ensure readability against complex backgrounds.\n\n\U0001f30d Supported Languages (On-Demand)\nChoose only what you need. Language Lens allows you to download and install support for up to 26 global languages, powered by the OpenNMT neural network engine.\n\nAsian Languages: Chinese (Simplified), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese.\n\nMiddle Eastern: Arabic, Persian (Farsi).\n\nEuropean: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian.\n\n\u2699\ufe0f Technical Specifications\nEngine: Python 3.12 + PySide6\n\nStorage: ~1 GB Base Installation (Up to 5 GB for all languages).\n\nOCR (Text Recognition): EasyOCR (CPU-Optimized)\n\nTranslation Model: Argos Translate (OpenNMT / CTranslate2)\n\nInternet Requirement: Required only for downloading specific language packs. The app runs 100% offline afterward.\n\n\U0001f4dd Developer Note\nLanguage Lens is an independent "Basement Build" project developed by Dan Ellement. It was created to provide a low-cost, open, and secure alternative to corporate subscription tools. Your privacy\u2014and your gameplay\u2014belongs to you.