DeepL
Translates web pages, selected text and what you type into other languages, and helps polish your writing as you go.
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Chrome extension
Instant Multilingual Translator
Translates selected text in web pages, PDFs and text files via a shortcut or right-click, using ChatGPT, Microsoft or Google engines.
Check who publishes it and what it asks to access on its Chrome Web Store page before you install it.
What it does
Instant Multilingual Translator translates text you select in web pages, PDFs and text files using a keyboard shortcut or the right-click menu. It is handy for readers who regularly meet foreign-language passages and want translations shown in place.
Key features
- Translates selected text with Alt+Shift+A or a right-click menu option
- Shows the translation directly beneath your selection
- Offers an optional floating icon that translates a selection in one click
- Uses ChatGPT, Microsoft Translator or Google as translation engines
- Falls back to a popup window for PDFs and pages where inline translations cannot appear
Use cases
- Reading a research paper PDF with sections in another language
- Translating a single paragraph on a foreign news site
Getting started
Select text on a page and press Alt+Shift+A or right-click and choose Translate; click the toolbar button to edit the selection in a popup.
Good to know
The keyboard shortcut does not work on local PDF files, and selected text is sent to the translation service you choose.
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