A cross-platform software for text translation and recognize.
Publisher’s description
What is Saladict?
Saladict is an open-source translation & ocr program for Windows from allentown521. It ranks 39th by popularity among translation & ocr in this catalogue. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.0.2, released on August 8, 2026. 4 versions are listed since January 17, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (allentown521/saladict) has 166 stars. On Windows it registers 1 file type, including .exe. Similar programs include Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine and DeepL.
Project description on GitHub: “🌈一个跨平台的划词翻译和OCR软件 | A cross-platform software for text translation and recognition.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Saladict is an open-source translation & ocr tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Saladict safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
A1CC7296935BF987CD48407AB9C1319F171FA14F570079497D8F8539CC371F27· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0.2Latest | August 8, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 4.0.0 | November 26, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.8 | January 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)ARM64 EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.0.6 | January 17, 2025 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id allentown521.Saladict -esaladict_4.0.2_x64_fix_webview2_runtime-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- allentown521
- Category
- Translation & OCR
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/allentown521/saladict
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 4.0.2
- Released
- August 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 21, 2025
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.6
- GitHub stars
- 166
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- saladict-app.aichatone.com
- winget ID
- allentown521.Saladict
File types it opens (1)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Saladict free?
Yes. Saladict is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is Saladict safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Saladict with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Saladict be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Saladict run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Saladict?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 17, 2025.
What are alternatives to Saladict?
Poedit, Tesseract-OCR - open source OCR engine, DeepL, OmegaT and goldendict-ng. The alternatives page compares them.
