Type and translate from the menu bar, using Google or DeepL. Includes a configurable hot key.

Paste in some text, hit Command-B, and choose what you want done with it. Made for developers, but you can import your own scripts to extend its capabilities.

Translate input, screenshots or selections from the menu bar. There are 18 translation services you can choose from. Some require a paid API, but you can disable them in the settings.

Type a keyword with a colon in front (or whatever you like!), and it expands. Includes special triggers for dates, emojis and shell commands, plus several expansion packages. Can also create templates.

Choose from dozens of pre-set text transformations, or combine and save your own.

Capture and copy text from images, then paste it into a text editor. Keeps the history of your last 10 extracted texts. Can also extract QR codes.

Highlights show differences between two versions of the same text. Easily combine the best parts into a new file. Can also be used for code.

Pump up the free TextEdit that comes with your Mac by adding the well-done Nisus Thesaurus. Just select a word, and look it up with your Services submenu.

Apple Notes extension gives you two great improvements: Format text by highlighting it and choosing from a bar or create headings and lists with markdown syntax.

Analyze any type of writing, from academic papers to blog posts. Get readability scores and suggestions for improvements. Results can be saved for future use.

Type a colon, followed by the name of the emoji you want, and voilà — the emoji appears. Anywhere on your Mac.

Add a number of services to your free TextEdit, along with Nisus Thesaurus, and you’ve pretty much got a free, full-featured text editor. Find a bunch of other freeware you might like at the WordService website.