New Features
- BYOK / Local LLM Support - Translate using your own API keys with Gemini, OpenAI, DeepL, or Ollama (one-time unlock purchase)
- Global Hotkey - Trigger translation from any app using a customizable keyboard or gamepad shortcut
- Translation Cache Cloud Sync - Frequently used translations are now preloaded from the server cache for instant results
Improvements
- Redesigned settings layout with section headers (Translation, Display, Hotkey, Translation Engine)
- Widened settings window for better multi-language support
Bug Fixes
- Fixed server-side translation cache never hitting due to a timezone comparison issue
- Fixed OCR engine instability (proper bitmap disposal, auto-recreation on failure)
- Fixed taskbar minimize/restore not working correctly
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Other announcements
BYOK Unlock Changed to DLCBYOK / Local LLM unlock has been changed from in-app purchase to Steam DLC. The unlock button now opens the DLC page on the Steam Store. If you have already purchased via in-app purchase, you can continue using it without purchasing the DLC.Translation Lens is Now Available!Hello everyone! Translation Lens is now officially available on Steam! Translation Lens is a real-time screen translation tool for Windows. Simply place the window over any text on your screen, and it will instantly read and translate it using OCR and AI. Key Features · Real-time screen translation — Place the window, get translations instantly · Powered by AI — Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite delivers n…