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Instant Translate

Screen Translator App - Instantly Translate Any Text On Your Screen

Overlay live captions on WhatsApp chats, YouTube, Crunchyroll, or your favorite JRPG. 5M+ Android users rely on Instant Translate for 200+ languages, AI context detection, and privacy-friendly offline packs.
  • Switch between Instant, Global, Region, Auto, and Photo Translate workflows without leaving the app you are in.
  • Word Mode, vocabulary reviews, and Magic Dot make it easy to study or reply in any input box.
  • All sensitive text stays on-device thanks to secure screen capture and optional offline models.
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Google Play reviews
73K+

4.5★ average rating

Global installs
5M+

Learners, gamers, and creators worldwide

Languages & modes
200+

Overlay, photo, wordbook, and offline packs

Instant Translate overlay translating multiple apps on Android

Key Features of Instant Translate On Screen

Every tool is optimized for real usage scenarios-gaming sessions, manga marathons, study sprints, or daily messaging.

Floating bubble translating WhatsApp text

Instant Translation

Drag the floating bubble over any on-screen text to see a high-fidelity translation within milliseconds. Works with chat apps, browsers, productivity tools, and more.

  • Supports gestures for screenshots, copy-to-translate, and pinning results.
  • Great for WhatsApp, LINE, Telegram, Instagram DM, and Discord conversations.
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Automatic & Global Translate

Highlight a region or the entire screen to keep subtitles synchronized while you stream videos or play mobile games. Auto Translate refreshes continuously so you never miss dialogue.

  • Ideal for YouTube, Twitch, Crunchyroll, and AAA mobile titles.
  • Low-latency overlay keeps subtitles legible without covering UI elements.
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Photo & Word Modes

Scan printed text, game UI, or comic panels with Photo Translate, then save tricky vocabulary into Word Mode for spaced review, flashcards, and quizzes.

  • Offline OCR packs let you translate travel menus or manga even without data.
  • Learning suite with personal wordbook, pronunciation, and translation history.

Making Every App Speak Your Language

See Instant Translate in action: WhatsApp chats, Japanese sports news, Word Mode flashcards, comic panels, and RPG dialogue all rendered instantly in your language.

WhatsApp conversation translated from Japanese to English using the Instant Translate floating bubble.
Japanese baseball news webpage translated to English via the AI full-screen overlay.
Word Mode showing a highlighted English word with Chinese definitions on a social feed.
Before-and-after translation of a Chinese comic strip with Instant Translate.
Genshin Impact gameplay subtitles translated from English to Traditional Chinese.

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Join 5M+ learners and gamers who already translate their screens with Instant Translate On Screen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Instant Translate On Screen?

Instant Translate On Screen is a powerful screen translation app that allows you to translate any text on your screen without switching apps. It works within games, social media, websites, and any other application on your Android device.

How do I use the app?

It's simple! Just enable the floating ball, drag the bubble to any text you want to translate, and get instant translations. You can also use Global Translate for full-screen translation, Region Translate for specific areas, or Auto Translate for real-time video and game translation.

What permissions does the app need?

The app requires screen capture and accessibility permissions to read text from your screen and provide translations. We take your privacy seriously - the app only processes text for translation and does not capture or store your personal data.

Can I use the app offline?

Yes! Instant Translate supports offline translation, so you can translate text even without an internet connection. The app also features fast local text recognition that processes everything on your device for enhanced privacy.

How many languages are supported?

The app supports over 200 languages, including English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Turkish, and many more.

What is Magic Dot?

Magic Dot is a quick access feature that lets you drag-and-drop the translator bubble anywhere on screen. Tap it to capture text instantly, switch modes, or open the translation history.

Is my data secure?

Absolutely. Instant Translate works locally on your device by default. We never send screen captures or text to a remote server without your permission. Optional offline packs give you total control over privacy.

What devices are supported?

Instant Translate On Screen is available for Android phones and tablets running Android 7.0 or later. We are working on bringing the experience to additional platforms.