microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

The idea of ​​adding a quick flashlight removal and correction feature for one image, as well as a small electronic translator on the screen as a widget or something similar

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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

1.Add option Screen Translator: A built-in tool triggered by a custom hotkey that lets us select an area on the screen to translate. It would be great to have the ability to choose between different translation models (e.g., Google, DeepL, Microsoft) in the settings.

2.Add option One-click Background Remover: An option in the right-click context menu to remove backgrounds from images (JPG/PNG) instantly, without needing third-party websites. Including a simple editor to touch up or fix the selection if the automatic process isn't perfect would make this a killer feature.

### Scenario when this would be used?

This function would be incredibly useful for bulk-deleting images, especially when downloading from third-party services that often leave you with unwanted dark backgrounds. If you have over 1,000 files, doing this manually is a nightmare, so a specialized script or tool to automate the cleanup is definitely the way to go.

An electronic translator can be used for quick translation of words, without loading it into a browser and typing a specific word. There's an equivalent on phones, like a program, but I'd also like to have something like Instant Translate On Screen on a PC, where you can perform functions like multi-year translation, on-screen translation, or turn on a small translator on the screen, capture an area, and much more.
### Supporting information

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points; start by reviewing existing PowerToys utilities and defining whether the translator and background-removal requests are separate scopes. Before implementation, establish supported platforms, translation and image-processing integrations, interaction details, and acceptance tests for both features.

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Assessment

Domain
computer-vision, desktop, localization
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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