Jarq

Jarq is a macOS app that translates, shortens, fixes, and dictates text directly inside any application.

Jarq is a macOS menu bar utility that integrates directly into any application to translate, shorten, fix, rewrite, or dictate text right at the cursor position. Users press a hotkey to trigger contextual buttons for translation, tone adjustment, or custom instructions, and the polished text replaces the selection or appears instantly. It supports on-device speech recognition for local dictation across multiple languages, ensuring voice data stays on the local machine. History is saved locally as a file on the disk for privacy. The app runs on macOS 13 or later with Apple Silicon and is designed for anyone typing across different software environments.

Jarq at a glance

Best for: Writer, Student
Runs on: macOS
Pricing: Free plan with 5 dictations or translations a day; Pro monthly and yearly plans; one-time Lifetime licence; 14-day free trial.
Released: October 2026
Category: AI writing tool
Website: jarq.app

Key features

Translate selected text in place
Shorten or rewrite drafts instantly
Dictate polished text with punctuation
Create custom text instructions as buttons
Remap hotkeys for quick access
Store history locally on disk
Run on-device dictation locally

Use it for

Translating incoming messages and drafting replies
Dictating clean text directly into email and messaging apps
Fixing grammar and shortening text drafts quickly
Running custom writing instructions across various desktop apps

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