Screen-based lookup
Press ⌥A and drag over a word or passage in any app. LeafyApp can work with selectable text and text embedded in images, PDFs, videos, screenshots, diagrams, and subtitles.
LeafyApp
Freemium
LeafyApp is a macOS vocabulary builder that lets readers look up words or text in images directly from the screen, save the surrounding sentence, and review the results later. It is designed for language learners and anyone reading material with unfamiliar terms.
O que é LeafyApp?
LeafyApp is a vocabulary builder for Mac that lets readers look up words without leaving the app they are reading. Press ⌥A, drag a box around text on screen, and LeafyApp returns a definition or translation in context. The selection can come from ordinary text or from visual content such as PDFs, videos, screenshots, diagrams, and subtitles.
The app saves each lookup with the sentence it came from, along with its source and the date found. Saved words can be placed in folders for languages, courses, books, or other reading projects, then reviewed using scheduling based on FSRS-5. Existing vocabulary can be imported from common file formats or Anki exports, and saved words can be exported for use elsewhere.
LeafyApp runs from the macOS menu bar and supports macOS 14 and later. Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions are required during setup. The free plan provides 12 lookups per day, seven days of history and statistics, and CSV export; paid plans provide unlimited lookup and translation plus longer-term history and additional export formats.
O que LeafyApp pode fazer?
Meaning in context
A lookup uses the sentence where the word appeared rather than treating it only as an isolated dictionary entry. The saved item retains the surrounding sentence, source, and date.
Automatic review scheduling
Words are available for later review without first building a deck. LeafyApp uses the FSRS-5 scheduling algorithm, with intervals described as ranging from one hour to ten years.
Folders and personal vocabulary
Drag saved words into folders for a language, course, book, or other collection. Each folder keeps its own count, helping separate different reading projects.
Import and export workflows
Import vocabulary from CSV, TSV, Excel (.xlsx), JSON, plain text, or Anki (.apkg) files. Export options include CSV on the free plan and Anki, Excel, JSON, and PDF on paid plans.
Menu-bar workflow and PopClip support
LeafyApp runs from the macOS menu bar. Its help documentation also describes using PopClip to define, translate, and save selected text anywhere on the Mac.
Casos de uso
“Reading foreign-language websites and books”
Look up unfamiliar words in a webpage or book while keeping the original sentence attached to the saved vocabulary item. This supports later review based on the material actually read.
“Working with image-based reading material”
Box labels, captions, axis text, or other terms that cannot be selected in a PDF, diagram, screenshot, or video. LeafyApp reads the selected screen region instead of requiring the source to contain selectable text.
“Studying papers and technical documents”
Save terminology from papers, manuals, and other dense documents into separate folders, preserving the source context for review rather than creating a bare word list.
“Building or extending an Anki collection”
Import an existing Anki export or other vocabulary file, then export saved LeafyApp entries to Anki. This allows words found during reading to be incorporated into an established flashcard workflow.
“Reviewing words from multiple reading projects”
Use language, course, book, or custom folders to keep vocabulary collections distinct, then review the saved items through LeafyApp's scheduled system.
Perguntas frequentes
What does LeafyApp need during setup?
LeafyApp requires macOS 14 or later, plus Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions. Screen Recording lets it inspect the selected area of the screen, while Accessibility is used for its selection interface.
Does LeafyApp save or upload the screen image?
According to the download page, the selected picture is not saved or uploaded. A lookup sends the word and the sentence it came from. Nothing is captured until you drag a selection box.
What happens when I reach the free plan's lookup limit?
The free plan includes 12 lookups per day. Paid monthly and yearly plans provide unlimited lookups and translation. Saved words, searching, folders, import, export, and review are described as free, without a limit on those library functions.
Can I use my existing vocabulary files?
Yes. LeafyApp supports imports from CSV, TSV, Excel (.xlsx), JSON, plain text, and Anki (.apkg) exports. A spreadsheet template is also available, with Word as the required field and optional fields such as definition, translation, context, notes, language, and folder.
Can LeafyApp send words to Anki?
Yes. The help documentation describes sending words to Anki, and the paid plans list Anki export. The site also documents importing Anki .apkg files.
Informações rápidas
- Category
- Vocabulary builder and reading tool
- Platform
- Mac; macOS 14 or later
- Primary workflow
- Press ⌥A, box text on screen, and save the lookup with its sentence
- Free plan
- 12 lookups per day, 7 days of history and statistics, and CSV export
- Paid plans
- Monthly and yearly plans with unlimited lookups and translation, unlimited history and statistics, and Anki, Excel, JSON, and PDF export
- App location
- Runs from the macOS menu bar
Análise de tráfego de LeafyApp
Os dados de tráfego são apenas para referência.
- Classificação do domínio
- 3
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