QTranslate streamlines the process of reading and understanding foreign languages by bringing translation capabilities directly into your active workflow. Instead of constantly switching between browser tabs to visit online translation sites, this free utility allows you to select text in any Windows application and receive an immediate translation via a popup window. By aggregating the capabilities of major translation services like Google Translate, DeepL, and Microsoft Bing into a single interface, it ensures you always have access to the most accurate interpretation for your specific text.
Key Features
- Multi-Engine Integration: Switch instantly between popular translation providers including DeepL, Google, Bing, Yandex, and Babylon to compare results and ensure accuracy for complex phrases.
- Global Hotkeys: Trigger translations immediately with customizable shortcuts, such as pressing Ctrl+Q to view a popup translation or double-tapping Ctrl to open the main window without leaving your current document.
- OCR Text Recognition: Extract and translate text directly from images, protected PDFs, or screen regions where standard text selection is disabled, utilizing the integrated OCR.SPACE API.
- Text-to-Speech Synthesis: Listen to the correct pronunciation of words and phrases in the target language, serving as an auditory aid for language retention and fluency.
- Integrated Dictionary & Spell Check: Verify spelling and explore detailed word definitions, synonyms, and antonyms without navigating away from your writing or reading material.
Use Cases
Language learners utilize this tool to verify pronunciation and expand their vocabulary while reading foreign news articles or eBooks. International business professionals also rely on it to quickly decipher emails, technical documentation, and market research reports without disrupting their concentration.
QTranslate stands out as a lightweight, essential utility that delivers the collective intelligence of the web's best translation engines through a simple, unobtrusive keyboard shortcut.
Version 6.10.0 — February 2022
- Refined Google translation results to better match the quality provided on the official website.
- Restored functionality for multiple translation and dictionary services, including Papago, PROMT, Yandex, Youdao, Google Search, and Urban Dictionary.
- Switched to native Windows SSL support by removing the WolfSSL library dependency.
- Updated the internal Libcurl component to version 7.81.0.
