Google Translate Extension for Chrome

Translate any website in one click

Whole pages, selected text or a single word. Over 100 languages, with the original always a click away.

reisemagazin.de/lissabon
Deutsch English

Original page in German

Drei Tage in Lissabon: Was man nicht verpassen sollte

Am frühen Morgen fährt die alte Straßenbahn 28 durch die engen Gassen der Alfama.

Wer früh aufsteht, hat die Aussichtspunkte fast für sich allein.

English the narrow lanes of the Alfama
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Over 100 languages, detected automatically

Supported languages include Spanish, German, Japanese, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Turkish, Chinese, Polish, Ukrainian, Dutch, Greek, Vietnamese, Thai, Swedish, Hebrew, Indonesian and many more.

Translate pages, phrases and single words

Whole-page translation

Translate the entire page in place. Layout, links and images stay where they are, only the words change.

Select to translate

Highlight any sentence and the translation appears right next to it. No copying, no new tab.

Double-click a word

See the meaning, part of speech and pronunciation of a single word.

Hear it spoken

Listen to the original or the translation and get the pronunciation right.

Original and translation together

Bilingual mode keeps both versions on the page. Handy when you are learning a language.

Start translating in under a minute

  1. Add to Chrome

    Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. It takes a couple of seconds.

  2. Pin it to the toolbar

    Click the puzzle icon next to the address bar and pin the extension so it is always one click away.

  3. Translate

    Click the icon to translate the whole page, or select text to translate just that part.

How it compares to Chrome's built-in translator

Chrome's own translator handles whole pages well. The extension adds the tools you need when you read closely.

Feature Chrome built-in This extension
Translate the whole page Yes Yes
Translate selected text Right-click menu Inline popup
Word meaning and part of speech No Yes
Listen to the pronunciation No Yes
Original and translation side by side No Yes
Type or paste text to translate No Yes

Where it helps the most

  • Shopping abroad

    Read product details, size charts and return policies on stores in other countries.

  • News and blogs

    Follow local news and independent blogs in the language they were written in.

  • Study and research

    Read papers, forums and documentation that nobody has translated yet.

  • Work across languages

    Understand messages and documents from colleagues and partners abroad.

  • Planning a trip

    Book places to stay, check timetables and read reviews written by locals.

Frequently asked questions

Can't find your answer? Write to us at info@captainlab.dev.

What is the Google Translate Extension for Chrome?

It is a browser extension that translates web pages, selected text and single words without leaving the page you are reading. It detects the source language automatically and works with more than 100 languages.

How do I translate a whole web page in Chrome?

Click the extension icon in the toolbar and choose Translate page. The text switches to your language in place. Click Show original to switch back at any time.

How do I translate only a selected sentence?

Highlight the text with your mouse. A small translate button appears next to it. Click it and the translation opens in a popup right beside the text.

Is the extension free?

Yes. The extension is free to install and use.

Which browsers does it work in?

Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers that install extensions from the Chrome Web Store, such as Microsoft Edge, Brave and Vivaldi, on Windows, macOS, Linux and ChromeOS.

Can I hear how a translation is pronounced?

Yes. Click the speaker icon in the translation popup to listen to the original text or the translation.

How is it different from Chrome's built-in translation?

Chrome's translator handles whole pages. The extension adds inline translation of selected text, word meanings, pronunciation, a bilingual view with the original and the translation together, and a box for typing or pasting your own text.

Is this an official Google product?

No. It is an independent extension made by Captain Software Limited and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

Read the web in your language

Free to install. Works in Chrome, Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers.

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