How to use and setup the share extension

Using the Share Extension

You can translate a screenshot in just a few clicks using the LangCat share extension, making screenshot translation even faster than using the app.

  1. Take a Screenshot, and click on the screenshot to open the screenshot view. Taking a screenshot

  2. Click on the “Share” button on the top right to see the share sheet. Click on the "Share" button

  3. Click on “LangCat” app to see the translation screen. Click on "LangCat" app

  4. If you haven’t set default languages, or if the language in the screenshot differs from the default source language set in the app, click on “Source Language” to select the correct source language. Then, toggle “Translate” to view the translations. Click on "Translate" toggle

  5. See translations. See translations

Setting Up the Share Extension

Typically, LangCat is installed as a share extension when you install the app. However, if you don’t see LangCat in the share extension list, here’s how to add it.

  1. When viewing a screenshot in your Photos app, tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing upward). Scroll through the share options and tap “More” (•••). Get to share screen

  2. Click on “Edit” on the top right. Click on "Edit"

  3. Click on the ”+” button next to “LangCat” Click on "+"

  4. Click “Done”. Click on "Done"

  5. Click “Done” on the top left to return to the share screen. Click on "Done" on the left

  6. Next time when you click the Share button, you will see LangCat on the share sheet. See share screen again

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