Quick Start

Float Translate includes a default translation service for first use. You do not need to create a provider account or enter an API key before your first translation.

Complete your first translation

Complete the initial setup and assign a shortcut to Translate Selected Text.
Select a word, sentence, or passage in another app.
Press the Translate Selected Text shortcut.
Confirm that the translation panel opens and starts translating the selected text.
Review the result and copy the translation you want to use.

Three things to know next

Capability — what runs. A capability is a concrete action, such as translating text, recognizing text with OCR, or running another text action. See Extensions, Services & Capabilities for the full model.
Entry point — where you start it. A capability or workflow can be assigned to a shortcut or placed in a surface such as the floating capsule or translation panel.
Preset workflow — a ready-made sequence. Float Translate includes preset workflows for common multi-step tasks, such as Input Field Translation. You can run a preset directly or use it as a starting point for your own workflow.

Choose your next path

To learn the selection path in detail, see Translate Selected Text.
To translate visible text that cannot be selected, use Screenshot Translation.
To recognize, edit, or copy the original text from the screen, use Screenshot OCR.
To use another provider, AI model, or custom configuration, add a service.
If the first translation does not work, follow the troubleshooting guide.