Split screen and read translated content side by side

Latest Version

Version
1.1.1
Update
November 22, 2023
Size
1.16MiB
Developer
Category
Users
474
Rating
4.75 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Storage
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Bilingual Reader Extension

version 1.1.1: bugfix for translate API error;

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Bilingual Reader is a browser extension designed to enhance your reading experience by providing side-by-side translations of web articles. It helps users easily read and compare original text with translated content.

##Features

* One-Click Split-Screen Translation: Translate web articles with a single click, displaying the original and translated content side by side for easy comparison.
* Focused Translation: The extension only translates the main content of a web page, providing a more focused and enjoyable reading experience.
* Synchronized Scrolling and Text Highlighting: As you scroll through the original text, the translated content scrolls automatically. Selecting a paragraph in the original text highlights the corresponding translated paragraph.
* Adjustable Font Size: Easily modify the font size in the reader to suit your reading preferences.
* Customizable Settings: Set your default font and target language for translations, streamlining your user experience.

## Installation

1. Visit the Chrome Web Store or the browser's extension store and search for \"Bilingual Reader\".
2. Click the \"Add to Chrome\" button (or the equivalent for your browser) to install the extension.

## Usage

1. Navigate to the web article you want to translate.
2. (Optional) Pin the Bilingual Reader icon to your toolbar to make your experience more great!
3. Click the Bilingual Reader icon in your browser toolbar to activate the split-screen translation.
4. (Optional) Adjust the font size, default font, and target language in the extension settings, if desired.
5. Enjoy an enhanced reading experience with side-by-side translations!

## Support

If you find any websites having layout/ui/translation issues when using Bilingual Reader, please [create an issue](https://github.com/zamia/bilingual-reader/issues) in our GitHub repository.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Bilingual Reader extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Bilingual Reader extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Bilingual Reader extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Bilingual Reader extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Bilingual Reader extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Bilingual Reader extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Bilingual Reader Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Bilingual Reader extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Bilingual Reader extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Bilingual Reader extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Bilingual Reader extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Bilingual Reader extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Bilingual Reader extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Bilingual Reader extension file

Select and download the Bilingual Reader extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Bilingual Reader extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Bilingual Reader extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Bilingual Reader extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Bilingual Reader extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Paul Zhang (ID: 000000717ceb548a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/10/2023 very good, much better than google translate, I use it every day now