What is eSearch
eSearch is an open-source cross-platform AI desktop application that integrates screenshot capture, OCR recognition, search and translation, pinning images, reverse image search, and screen recording. eSearch is developed based on the Electron framework and is available for Linux, Windows, and macOS. Users can quickly capture the screen via keyboard shortcuts to perform text recognition, search and translation, or record screen operations. With its simple interface and powerful features, eSearch improves users' work efficiency in the desktop environment.
Main features of eSearch
- Screenshot: Supports quick box selection, custom cropping, long screenshots (scrolling screenshots), and window and control selection.
- OCR recognition: Provides offline and online OCR services, can recognize text in screenshots, and supports custom models and dictionaries.
- Search and translation: Built-in multiple search engines and translation tools, supports custom search and translation engines, and enables word-selection search and translation.
- Reverse image search: Performs web searches by recognizing image content, helping users find image sources or similar images.
- Screen recording: Supports full-screen or custom-area recording, and provides features such as key press prompts, cursor position prompts, audio recording, and webcam recording.
- Screen pinning: Allows users to place screenshots or other images on the screen as pinned images, with support for transparency adjustment and mouse click-through.
- Editing and annotation: Provides tools such as brushes, color pickers, and magnifiers, making it convenient for users to edit and annotate screenshots.
eSearch project address
- Product official website：https://esearch-app.netlify.app/
- GitHub repository：https://github.com/xushengfeng/eSearch
How to use eSearch
- Download and install：Visit eSearch'sproduct official website。Select the corresponding installation package according to the operating system and download it.
- Launch eSearch：After installation is complete, launch the eSearch program. It will appear in the system tray.
- Use the screenshot feature：Use the default shortcutOr open the screenshot interface through the tray icon.Select the screenshot area and perform operations such as box selection and cropping.
- OCR recognition：After taking a screenshot, select the OCR recognition feature, and eSearch will recognize the text in the image.
- Search and translation：Use the text recognized by OCR to perform a search or translation.
- Reverse image search：Through eSearch's reverse image search feature, upload an image and search the internet for similar images or the image source.
- Screen recording：Select the screen recording feature, set options such as the recording area and whether to record audio, and then start recording.
- Screen pinning：Pin the captured screen or image on the screen, and you can adjust the size, transparency, and more.
- Editing and annotation：Use the editing tools provided by eSearch, such as brushes, color pickers, and magnifiers, to annotate screenshots.
Application scenarios of eSearch
- Education and learning: Students and teachers can use eSearch's screenshot and OCR features to quickly capture and recognize the content of textbooks or courseware for learning and lesson preparation.
- Office automation: Office workers can use eSearch for meeting notes, quickly capturing and organizing screen information at work, and creating presentations.
- Design and Development: Designers and developers can use eSearch's screenshot and annotation features to record design inspiration or code comments, as well as screen sharing during team collaboration.
- Content Creation: Bloggers and content creators can use eSearch for material collection, recording inspiration, and screen recording during the creation process.