Easy translate text on web-pages

Latest Version

Version
4.2.2
Update
December 10, 2024
Size
6.64MiB
Developer
Category
Users
70,000+
Rating
4.49192 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Slovenský
Српски
русский
中文 (繁體)
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
ContextMenus
ActiveTab
Tabs
DeclarativeNetRequest
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XTranslate Extension

Translate from 100+ foreign languages to your native directly on web-site you're reading or
put text in the extension's drop-down window.

Features:
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Many ways to get translation of text from the page:
- double-click on the word

select text and get immediate translation after one of:
- press hotkey defined in extension settings (Alt+Shift+X by default)
- click on the translate icon appeared near selected text
- click on selected text (turned off by default)
- just release mouse button (turned off by default)
- write text in input fields, mouse over it and press hotkey
- press context menu on the page and select item to get translation in place or translate whole page in new tab with specific translation vendor.

You can get even some information from images by putting mouse cursor over the image element and
press hotkey (title or alt attributes will be used, if applicable).
This trick actually works with any element under mouse cursor. Just put mouse over item and press hotkey!

1) Translate texts in PDF-files

In order to work with local files (HTML or PDF) allow access for the extension:
- open extensions page `chrome://extensions/`, find XTranslate™ and click \"Details\" button
- enable checkbox \"Allow access to file URLs\"

2) Listen text-to-speech for all supported translation vendors
3) Adjust your unique design of the popup with translated text
4) Customize the ways of getting translations and other options in the settings
5) Insert any text in app's window (Alt+X hotkey by default) and get translation of sentences or words with dictionary support
6) Save your favourite translations as quick bookmarks in history
7) View and edit history of translations

Available translation vendors:
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* Google - http://translate.google.com/ (free)
* Yandex - http://translate.yandex.com/ (free)
* Bing - https://www.bing.com/translator (free)
* DeepL - https://www.deepl.com/translator (free: api key limited to 500 000 chars/month)
* OpenAI (ChatGPT authors) - (paid: register and top-up balance at https://platform.openai.com)

Steps for access OpenAI translations:
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1) Sign up at OpenAI platform https://platform.openai.com
2) Create api access key to get access for OpenAI translation service results
3) Top-up your balance (5$+) and disable credit card's auto-top-up balance at billing page (recommended)
4) Don't forget to adjust limits settings (recommended)

Security considerations:
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1) OpenAI api key handled via extension-scoped chrome.storage.local apis and used only within \"Authorization\" header to sign OpenAI API requests (which is not exposed or tracked, even if \"webRequest\" API enabled in some other malicious extension)
2) OpenAI requests goes through official OpenAI NPM-package and running only within background service-worker which helps with XSS-kind of attacks.
3) Don't enter or share your OpenAI key anywhere else except extension's settings page (options page)
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "XTranslate", "description": "__MSG_short_description__", "version": "4.2.2", "manifest_version": 3, "default_locale": "en", "icons": { "16": "assets/icons/16.png", "48": "assets/icons/48.png", "128": "assets/icons/128.png" }, "options_ui": { "page": "options.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "action": { "default_popup": "options.html?page=translate", "default_icon": { "19": "assets/icons/48.png", "38": "assets/icons/48.png" } }, "commands": { "_execute_action": { "suggested_key": { "default": "Alt+X" } } }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "run_at": "document_start", "js": ["content-script.js"], "matches": [ "", "https://*/*", "file://*/*" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["*.*"], "matches": [ "*://*/*", "file://*/*" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "extension_pages": "script-src 'self'; object-src 'self'" }, "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*", "\\u003Call_urls\\u003E" ], "permissions": [ "storage", "unlimitedStorage", "contextMenus", "activeTab", "tabs", "declarativeNetRequest" ]}
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How to download and manually install XTranslate extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install XTranslate 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 XTranslate extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install XTranslate extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a XTranslate 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 XTranslate Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the XTranslate extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the XTranslate extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for XTranslate 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 XTranslate 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 XTranslate extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install XTranslate 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 XTranslate extension file

Select and download the XTranslate 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 XTranslate 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 XTranslate 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 XTranslate 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 XTranslate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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SayZoR (ID: 000000420bfe1591) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/02/2024

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MARK2580 (ID: 000000cc4b80b460) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/28/2023 Почему это чёртово окно с переводом нельзя двигать ? Вылазит куда-то за края браузера и половина текста не читабельна.

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Jasper Bhogal (ID: 00000098a5ade761) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/14/2023 Absolutely brilliant! – Please include a playback speed option though.

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محمد ع. أبو الحسن (ID: 000000fda39bc4bc) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 It is a very good and accurate extension, but what is keeping me from using it. it disallows me from drag and drop. and the toolbar popup is a bit large

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Jorjie (ID: 000000ed03af4d22) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/24/2023 По сути и по факту лучшее расшеренее для перевода кусков текста. Хорошо справляется с большими объёмами. Не уроливое и не перегруженное. В общем - истинный лагом.