Sonic Translate description

Latest Version

Version
1.1.3
Update
October 15, 2024
Size
2.34MiB
Developer
Category
Users
245
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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Permissions
Tabs
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sonic-translate Extension

This is a handy extension for those who don't want to spend extra time translating unfamiliar words or sentences in a foreign language while surfing the internet.

You might read an article, post or write a letter and some times you need to find a definition of a certain text that is written in a foreign language, or simply to listen how to pronounce selected text without taking too much actions.

Sonic Translate is an extension that helps you to achieve and improve your knowledge along with Google Translate in easy, simple and convenient way.

No extra clicks. Just select text and use your desired keyboard shortcuts to get the results.

You have two ways of getting translation results:

* Popup - translation will be shown in a compact popup window, near the select text.
Default keyboard shortcut: Control + e

* Advanced panel - an expanded frame that is attached to the bottom of the browser window, which contains full information about the selected subject (translation, definitions, examples, synonyms).
Default keyboard shortcut: Shift + e

The extension has an option page which allows you to do the following:

- Change translation language (From / To). The source language (From) can be set to auto-detected.
- Set custom keyboard shortcuts for both, Popup and Advanced panel translation.
- Change default speakers for various languages which is used to pronounce selected text.
- An additional option, to be able to hear the pronunciation at the time of translation.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "name": "sonic-translate", "description": "Sonic Translate description", "version": "1.1.3", "manifest_version": 3, "icons": { "48": "icons/icon_48.png", "128": "icons/icon_128.png" }, "action": { "default_title": "sonic-translate", "default_popup": "popup/popup.html" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type": "module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": false, "js": [ "content.js" ], "css": [ "content-style.css" ], "matches": [ "" ], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "pframe/index.html", "iframe/index.html", "content-style.css", "fonts/Icon.eot", "fonts/Icon.svg", "fonts/Icon.ttf", "fonts/Icon.woff" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "options_page": "options/index.html", "permissions": [ "tabs", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://*/*" ]}
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How to download and manually install sonic-translate extension for Chrome

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

Method 1: Download sonic-translate extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

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

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

This is another method to install sonic-translate 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 sonic-translate extension file

Select and download the sonic-translate 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 sonic-translate 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 sonic-translate 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 sonic-translate 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 sonic-translate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Art Karasev (ID: 000000c070d745ed) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/07/2023 Love it, quite convenient

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wojtulace hoe (ID: 000000c589781752) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 01/27/2023 Its good, I have combo this + cambridge

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Goldfinch 11 (ID: 000000863a5c05d2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/10/2022 That's exactly what I was looking for. Super quick text translation with a hotkey on the fly. No need to use Google Translate on a separate tab. Saves an enormous amount of time! Thank you!