WhaleRead
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What is WhaleRead?
WhaleRead is a macOS bilingual reading app that translates local TXT, Markdown and EPUB files using an on-device Hy-MT2 7B model, displaying source and translation side by side. It includes evidence-based review of awkward translations and an Ask AI feature tied to a user-configured endpoint, aimed at readers who want translation without uploading their library to a cloud service.
WhaleRead pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
WhaleRead pros
- Local, privacy-preserving translation with on-device 7B model (no cloud library upload)
- Side-by-side bilingual reading with preserved EPUB chapters, images and styling
- Evidence-first review workflow where model suggestions stay drafts until user inspects and applies them
- Chinese/English interface with 18 common language directions
WhaleRead cons
- macOS-only public preview (no Windows/Linux)
- Only Hy-MT2 model family adapted; the higher-quality 30B route is not included in the download
- Model outputs may contain errors, e.g., 7B translating idioms literally
Frequently asked questions about WhaleRead
Which file formats does WhaleRead support?
Local TXT, Markdown and EPUB files.
Does translation happen in the cloud?
Book translation runs on-device with Hy-MT2 7B; Ask AI uses only a compatible endpoint the user configures.
Can model suggestions overwrite the book automatically?
No—suggestions remain drafts, and nothing changes until the user reviews and applies it.