Currency Converter for Mac

Overview and recommendation

Currency Converter for Dashboard is a compact widget designed for travelers and anyone who needs quick, precise currency calculations on a Mac. It provides multiple conversion fields, supports a wide range of currencies (including historic ones), and updates exchange rates automatically when Dashboard is active and an internet connection is present. Recommended alternative: WinRAR (Free).

Notable capabilities

• Converts amounts with up to five decimal places and can include tax calculations for precise totals.
• Offers several visual themes so you can change the widget’s appearance to suit your preference.
• Handles simultaneous conversions across multiple currencies (up to four fields visible at once).
• Covers major global currencies, lesser-known units, and some legacy currencies (for example, the French franc and the Deutsche Mark).
• Refreshes rates automatically when Dashboard is running and your Mac is online.

How to use it

To convert currencies:

1. Choose the currencies you need from the selection menus.
2. Enter the amount you want to convert into any of the available fields.
3. The widget will compute the equivalent values instantly across the visible fields.
   Note: If you only need a single pair conversion, you only need to use two of the fields; the additional slots are for comparing multiple currencies at once.

Practical notes

• The widget is useful for precise conversions and fills functionality not supplied by Apple’s default Dashboard widgets.
• It is especially handy for frequent travelers who want a lightweight tool always available on their desktop.

Recent fixes and compatibility

• Updated for compatibility with macOS X Lion.
• Corrected the Bitcoin exchange rate so it now displays accurate values.