Inline translation tool: translate text without leaving the page

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Version
0.2.2
Update
May 4, 2024
Size
230KiB
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6,000,000+
Rating
4.26471 ★
Manifest Version
3
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Bahasa Indonesia
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Deutsch
English
English (UK)
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Português (Portugal)
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ไทย
አማርኛ
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
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Permissions
Alarms
DeclarativeNetRequest
Storage
Scripting
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Overlay Translate Extension

Overlay Translate provides inline translation.
Select any text, click the icon, and get a word or selection instantly translated, similar to iPhone/Mac's \"Lookup\" feature.

Features:
⭐ Inline translation on the page;
⭐ Quick translate in the popup;
⭐ Configure a default translations language.

How to Use:

Language Selection: Access the app's popup by clicking the \"puzzle\" icon in the toolbar to choose your preferred translation language. English is the default language.
Activation: Select a word or phrase and click the icon to view instant translation.

Disclamer: Translation functionality is powered by Google Translate, a trademark of Google LLC. Please note that this extension is not endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Google or its trademarks.
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Source Manifest.json

{
"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx",
"author":"__MSG_extName__",
"background":{"service_worker":"js/background.js"},
"action":{"default_popup":"html/popup.html",
"default_title":"__MSG_extName__",
"default_icon":{"16":"icons/icon-16.png",
"48":"icons/icon-48.png",
"128":"icons/icon-128.png",
"300":"icons/icon-300.png"}},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"css":["css/content.css"],
"js":["js/content.js"]}],
"icons":{"300":"icons/icon-300.png",
"128":"icons/icon-128.png",
"48":"icons/icon-48.png",
"16":"icons/icon-16.png"},
"declarative_net_request":{"rule_resources":[{"id":"translator",
"enabled":true,
"path":"rules/translator.json"}]},
"web_accessible_resources":[{"resources":["icons/*"],
"matches":[""]}],
"default_locale":"en",
"manifest_version":3,
"minimum_chrome_version":"88.0",
"name":"__MSG_extName__",
"description":"__MSG_extShortDesc__",
"permissions":["alarms",
"declarativeNetRequest",
"storage",
"scripting"],
"host_permissions":[""],
"version":"0.2.2"}
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How to download and manually install Overlay Translate extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Overlay 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 Overlay Translate extension file

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

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User reviews

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Dmitriy Levendusky (ID: 00000084dc25d9bc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 A sophisticated tool, making Chrome a joy to use.

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Marcus Matthews (ID: 000000a7db3626ee) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 Balancing aesthetics and functionality, enhancing Chrome seamlessly.

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Shay Brak (ID: 00000009385b4b70) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 An indispensable browsing tool.

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Brandon Neely (ID: 0000003aecdb8607) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Adieu, clutter! This extension organizes my digital life and makes it elegant. A true gem.

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Jhordy Holub (ID: 000000a304cd4ce8) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/31/2023 Stylish, secure extension.