How to Translate Web Pages in Google Chrome
On the internet, you may come across a webpage, tweet, or social media comment that isn’t in your preferred language. Fortunately, Chrome browser has a built-in Google Translate feature that can help you translate not just text but also entire websites. In this post, we show you how to translate web pages in Google Chrome browser.
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Translate Webpages in Chrome on Windows and Mac
There are many ways to use Google Translate on your Chrome browser, and in this section, we will cover each of them.
Automatic Translation Pop-up
When you land on a website that isn’t in your preferred language, Chrome browser will automatically detect it and greet you with atranslation pop-upnear the address bar. From there, you’re able to instantly switch to theprimary languagethat you have set on your Google Chrome.
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Manually Translate a Web Page
If the translation pop-up didn’t appear on your screen, you may manually translate a webpage to your desired language. Simply click on thekebab menu(3-dotted icon) in the top right corner and select theGoogle Translateoption.
From here, you can easily translate a web page to your preferred language.
Translate a Website to Any Other Language
In case you want to translate a web page to any other language other than the default one, Chrome allows you to do so as well. Here’s how:
1.Open theGoogle Translate windowon your Chrome and then click on thekebab menu(3 dots icon).
2.Now select theChoose another languageoption.
3.Click on thedrop-down menuand select thelanguageto translate into.
4.Once done, hit theTranslatebutton and your webpage will be translated into your preferred language.
Translate Web Pages Using Extension
If the built-in translator on your Chrome isn’t working, you can choose toinstall an extensionas an alternative.
1.Just install the officialGoogle Translateextension from the Chrome Web Store.
2.Once the extension is added to your Chrome browser, go to theToolbarsection, and from there, click on theGoogle Translateextension.
3.Now click on theTranslate This Pageoption.
4.Within a few seconds, the webpage will be translated into your primary language.
If you wish to view the text inanother language, simply click on thedrop-down menuto choose your desired language.
Translate Selected Text in Google Chrome
Google Chrome also has the ability to translate a selected text from the web page. All you need to do ishighlightthe text,right-clickon it, and then choose theTranslate selection to [Language]option.
That’s it. Your selected text will be instantly translated. And as always, you may translate to any other language as well.
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How to Translate Webpages in Chrome on Android
Just like the desktop version of Chrome, the Android counterpart also includes a built-in Google Translate, making it easier to translate web content on the fly. Here’s how it works:
Automatic Translation Bar
When Google Translate is enabled in your Chrome browser, it automatically detects the webpage language and displays atranslation barat the bottom of your screen. From there, you can quickly translate the web content to yourpreferred language.
If the translation bar fails to appear, you can manually attempt to translate a website. Just tap on thekebab menu(3-dotted icon) and choose theTranslateoption.
That’s it. Your currently opened webpage will be translated into your primary language.
Note:Translation functionality may not work properly for webpages that open in theAMP version.
If you wish to translate a webpage into another language, you can easily do so. Here’s a guide to it:
1.OpenGoogle Translateon your mobile browser and tap thekebab menu(3 dots icon).
2.Next, select theMore languagesoption and choose yourpreferred language.
As you can see, it easily translated the webpage from Chinese to Spanish language.
How to Translate Webpages in Chrome on iPhone
Chrome’s webpage translation on iPhone functions similarly to its Android counterpart, making it easier to convert the content of a webpage to your preferred language.
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As soon as Chrome detects a webpage in a language other than your preferred one, it will instantly give you the option to translate a web page to your primary language. Simply click theTranslatebutton to proceed.
In case the Chrome browser doesn’t show you a translation pop-up automatically, you can simply tap on themeatball menu(3-dotted icon) and select theTranslateoption.
It will then translate the website to your preferred language.
When a translation pop-up appears, you can tap on theSettings icon(gear icon), and from there, you can choose thelanguageyou want to translate to.
Once selected, hit theTranslatebutton and you’re good to go.
Change the Default Language for Translation in Chrome
If you want to change the default language of Google Translate on your desktop and mobile browser, follow the guide below:
Google Chrome Desktop:
1.Go toChrome Settingsand navigate to theLanguagessection.
2.Now proceed to theGoogle Translatearea and select yourpreferred language.
Google Chrome Android:
1.Tap on thekebab menu(3-dots icon) and selectSettings.
2.Scroll down and choose theLanguagesand then go to theAdvancedoption.
3.Tap on theTranslate into this languageoption and select yourpreferred language.
Google Chrome iPhone:
1.Tap on yourProfile Pictureor tap on themeatball menu(3-dotted icon) to go toChrome Settings.
2.Navigate toLanguagesand tap on theAdd languageoption.
3.Choose yourpreferred languageand then change its preference fromNever translatetoOffer to translate.
4.When you have multiple languages added to the list, Chrome will translate to the first language available according to your preferences. Simply hit theEditbutton and use thedrag iconto move your preferred language to the top order.
Turn On/Off Translation on Chrome
If, for some reason, Google Translate is not enabled on your Chrome browser or you wish to disable it, you may refer to the following guide:
Desktop:Navigate to Chrome’sSettings>Languagesand toggle on/offUse Google Translate.
Android:Go to Chrome’sSettings>Languagesand disableOffer to send pages in other languages to Google Translate.
iPhone:Open Chrome’sSettings>Languagesand disable the toggle next toTranslate pages.
Note:This will not fully disable Google Translate on your Google Chrome. Instead, it will only disable the automatic translation pop-up, except on the desktop version of Chrome.
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