Translate Selection
One highlight. One insight. One curious you.
Translate and run instant text actions anywhere
Translate selected text, look up words under your cursor, capture text from any screen region, or translate what you type—all without switching apps.
Translate selected text, look up words under your cursor, capture text from any screen region, or translate what you type—all without switching apps.
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AI explanation
Float Translate supports selected-text translation, screen text capture, screenshot OCR, input translation, multi-engine comparison, dictionary lookup, extensions, and workflows—all without switching apps.
Dictionary
float
Translation
无需切换应用，即可翻译选中的文本、查询光标下的词语、提取屏幕任意区域的文字，或翻译正在输入的内容。
PRODUCT TOUR
Take a closer look at Float Translate.
Floating Capsule
Your time is gold. Switching gets old.
Select text. The capsule comes next. Your go-to tools are right at hand. Translate, copy, listen, summarize with AI, polish and rewrite, explain terms, save to your vocabulary, or trigger a custom workflow. Floating Capsule guide
Summarize
Life's short. Just the TL;DR.
Search Selected Text
No luck here? No problem. Switch sites with one click and keep searching.
Silent Selection Translation
Select text in an editable area, then translate and replace it in place with one click. No translation panel. No copying and pasting.
Screen Text Capture
No selection needed. Just point.
Move the cursor over text and press a shortcut to see the translation—even in images, videos, and games. Use an online dictionary, or download or import a supported dictionary file for local lookup.
Screen Text Capture guide INPUT TRANSLATION
Type in a language you know. Hit the shortcut. Magic happens.
Press a shortcut in any input box to replace your text with its translation. Reply in the right language without switching apps or copying from a translator.
Input Field Translation guideJasonOnline
Translated
OCR
Scan what you see.
Capture a screen region, or import, drop, or paste an image. Screenshot OCR, Image OCR, and Clipboard OCR turn unselectable text into editable, copyable text and recognize QR codes. Then continue with translation or lookup when needed.
Screenshot OCR guide
Float Translate
Screen OCR + instant translation
Capture text from images, PDFs, and apps
QR Codes (1)
1.https://floattranslate.com
EXTENSIONS
Need it? Extend it.
One extension, many capabilities. Connect what you need and combine it your way.
How presets, capabilities, and extensions fit together- Anki
- Baidu Translate
- Bing Translate
- DeepL
- Eudic
- Google Translate
- Google Vision
- Maimemo
- Microsoft Azure AI
- Shanbay
- Tencent Cloud
- Volcengine Translate
- Youdao Dictionary
WORKFLOWS
Turn everyday steps into your own workflows.
Use ready-made workflows, or adjust the steps and settings for each step.
Learn how to use and customize workflowsInput field translation
Write the translation back into the input field.
明天见。
See you tomorrow. Silent Screenshot OCR & Translate
Selects a screen region, recognizes its text, and shows the translation in the translation panel.
下一班列车将在5分钟后到达。
The next train arrives in 5 minutes. FAQ
Common questions
What is the difference between Free and Pro?
Free includes unlimited translations, the default translation service, and BYOK. See the full comparison on the Pricing page.
Is Pro a one-time purchase?
Yes. Pro is a one-time purchase, not a monthly or annual subscription. See the current offer on the Pricing page.
Does AI translation require an API key?
When you use API services such as OpenAI or Claude, add your own API key in Services. You can also use an Agent such as Codex or Claude Code without entering an API key in the app.
Which languages are supported?
The app interface currently supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Translation is not limited to these 5 languages: if an enabled translation service supports a language, you can use it for translation; the exact range varies by service.
Which desktop platforms are currently available?
Windows is available now. macOS is in private beta; join the community on the Download page to participate.
What is Float Translate, and who is it for?
A desktop app for translation, OCR, and instant text actions. It is for anyone who wants to translate text, look up words, extract on-screen text, or run other text actions without switching apps—for example, while reading foreign-language content, understanding text in games or images, or communicating across languages.
Can I translate screen text that cannot be selected or copied?
Yes. Screen Text Capture can capture the word or sentence under the pointer—even in images or games—and send it to translation, dictionary lookup, or another text workflow.
Which translation and AI services are supported?
It currently supports 35+ translation services, including Google, DeepL, Bing, Youdao, and supported AI providers.
What stays on my device, and what is sent to connected services?
Translation history, favorites, saved OCR images, screenshot content, and local settings stay on your device by default. When you use translation, AI, cloud OCR, or another connected service, the text, image, or other input needed for that action is sent to the provider you choose. On-device features process the input locally. If you send logs, screenshots, or files to support, they are used only to handle your request. Connected providers process submitted content under their own privacy policies.
Connect with other Float Translate users.
Join the WeChat or Telegram group to share tips, report issues, and discuss features and extensions.