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Installation Guide

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macOS 13 Ventura or later · Apple Silicon (M1–M4) & Intel

Download for Mac (Apple Silicon) Download for Mac (Intel)

Not sure which Mac you have? Click the Apple menu → About This Mac and check the chip field.

Watch how to install

  1. 1

    Choose and download the right build

    Apple Silicon
    M1 / M2 / M3 / M4
    ↓
    Intel
    Intel-based Mac
    ↓

    Not sure which Mac you have? Click the Apple menu → About This Mac and check the chip field.

  2. 2

    Open the .dmg and drag to Applications

    TransKey.dmg
    →
    Applications

    Open the .dmg and drag to Applications

  3. 3

    Open TransKey

    Find TransKey in Applications or use Spotlight (⌘Space → type TransKey).

  4. 4

    Allow the app to open (one-time)

    If macOS shows "cannot be opened", go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → scroll down → click "Open Anyway" next to TransKey.

    System Settings → Privacy & Security → "Open Anyway"
  5. 5

    Grant Accessibility permission

    TransKey needs Accessibility to read selected text. In the dialog, click "Open System Settings", then toggle TransKey on.

    System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility → toggle TransKey on
  6. 6

    Sign in

    Log in with the same email as your transkey.app account. Your plan and quota sync instantly.

Troubleshooting

"Cannot be opened" message on macOS

Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, click "Open Anyway" next to TransKey, and enter your password.

TransKey doesn't detect selected text

Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility. Ensure TransKey is listed and toggled on. If not, click + and add it from the Applications folder.