eSearch - an open-source AI desktop application for screenshotting, OCR, search, translation, and screen recording.

What is eSearch?

eSearch is an open-source, cross-platform AI desktop application that integrates functions such as screenshotting, OCR recognition, search and translation, image pasting, image search, and screen recording. Developed based on the Electron framework, eSearch is compatible with Linux, Windows, and macOS systems. Users can quickly capture screenshots, perform text recognition, search and translation, or record screen operations using keyboard shortcuts. With its clean interface and powerful features, eSearch enhances user productivity in the desktop environment.

eSearch's main functions

• screenshotIt supports quick selection, custom cropping, long screenshots (scrolling screenshots), and selection of windows and controls.
• OCR recognitionIt provides offline and online OCR services, can recognize text in screenshots, and supports custom models and dictionaries.
• Search TranslationIt has multiple built-in search engines and translation tools, supports custom search and translation engines, and enables word-selection search and translation.
• Image searchIt helps users find the source of an image or similar images by recognizing the content of the image.
• Screen recordingSupports full-screen or custom area recording, and provides functions such as key prompts, cursor position prompts, audio recording, and camera recording.
• Screen MapIt allows users to place screenshots or other images on the screen as stickers, and supports transparency adjustment and mouse pass-through.
• Editing and annotationIt provides tools such as brushes, color pickers, and magnifying glasses to facilitate users in editing and annotating screenshots.

eSearch's project address

• Product Website:https://esearch-app.netlify.app/
• GitHub repository:https://github.com/xushengfeng/eSearch

How to use eSearch

• Download and install:Accessing eSearchProduct Website.Choose the appropriate installation package to download based on your operating system.
• Start eSearch:After installation, launch the eSearch program. It will appear in the system tray.
• Use the screenshot function:Use the default shortcut keyAlternatively, you can open the screenshot interface via the tray icon.Select the screenshot area and perform operations such as selecting and cropping.
• OCR recognition:After taking a screenshot, select the OCR recognition function, and eSearch will recognize the text in the image.
• Search Translation:Use the text recognized by OCR to search or translate.
• Image search:Use eSearch's image search feature to upload images and search for similar images or image sources online.
• Screen recording:Select the screen recording function, set the recording area, whether to record sound, and other options, and then start recording.
• Screen Map:You can paste a screenshot or image onto the screen and adjust its size, transparency, etc.
• Editing and annotation:Use the editing tools provided by eSearch, such as the brush, color picker, and magnifier, to annotate the screenshot.

eSearch application scenarios

• Education and LearningStudents and teachers can use eSearch's screenshot and OCR functions to quickly capture and recognize the content of teaching materials or courseware for learning and lesson preparation.
• Office AutomationProfessionals can use eSearch to take meeting notes, quickly capture and organize screen information during work, and create presentations.
• Design and developmentDesigners and developers can use eSearch's screenshot and annotation features to record design inspiration or code comments, as well as screen sharing for team collaboration.
• Content creationBloggers and content creators can use eSearch to collect materials, record inspiration, and screen record the creative process.