Chrome Built-in AI • Privacy-First • 100% Free

Translate Any Input in Place.
Just Press Alt + R.

No more tab switching. No more copy-pasting into translation websites.
Translator Lite transforms your text directly inside <input>, <textarea>, and rich text editors on the fly.

Try Live Demo
🔒 https://any-website.com/write
ES
Try typing below and press Alt + R (or click Translate)
Features

Designed for Pure Speed & Zero Distraction

Traditional translators require 5 clicks, a new browser tab, and clipboard gymnastics. Translator Lite brings translation to where you already type.

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Universal In-Place Translation

Works seamlessly on standard <input>, <textarea>, and modern rich text editors (Notion, Slack, Twitter/X, Gmail, Discord, LinkedIn).

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Undo History Preserved

Never fear losing your original text. Press Ctrl+Z (Mac: Cmd+Z) at any time to instantly revert back to your original words.

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100% On-Device & Private

Powered by Chrome's Built-in AI models (Gemini Nano). Your confidential emails and messages never leave your personal computer.

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Glanceable Toolbar Badge

A high-contrast, dead-centered toolbar badge shows your active target language (ES, KO, EN) with zero visual clutter.

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Mono Black Identity

A focused, pitch-black aesthetic built for deep work. No eye-straining colors, no bloated sidebars, and zero configuration friction.

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Automatic Language Detection

Write in whatever language comes naturally. The built-in AI detects your source language automatically and maps it to your chosen target.

Workflow

Three Steps. Zero Friction.

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Click & Type

Click inside any text box, search field, or comment area on the web and type your thoughts.

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Press Alt + R

Press Alt + R (Mac: ⌥ Option + R). No popup windows to click.

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Transformed In Place

The text replaces itself instantly with natural, accurate translation while preserving your undo stack.

Interactive Playground

Test Different Field Types Live

Experience how Translator Lite adapts across single-line inputs, multiline paragraphs, and contenteditable editors.

1. Single-Line Input
2. Multiline Textarea
3. Rich Contenteditable
Artificial intelligence works best when it disappears into the background of our everyday tools.
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does it use Alt + R instead of Cmd + R on Mac?
On macOS, Cmd + R is the system-wide shortcut to reload web pages. Overriding it would accidentally refresh your browser and erase what you just typed. We chose ⌥ Option + R (Alt + R) to ensure zero conflicts with existing browser navigation.
How does Chrome Built-in AI work?
Modern versions of Google Chrome (Chrome 138+) include built-in, local AI models (such as Gemini Nano) via the W3C Translator and LanguageDetector APIs. When enabled, translation runs 100% locally on your machine with zero latency and zero data transfer.
What if my Chrome doesn't have the built-in AI flag enabled yet?
Translator Lite includes an intelligent fallback engine. Even if you haven't enabled the experimental flags yet, the extension works seamlessly right out of the box. You can enable on-device AI anytime by following the guide inside the extension popup.
Is my text stored or tracked anywhere?
Never. Translator Lite does not collect, track, or transmit your typed text. There are no tracking scripts, analytics trackers, or user databases. Your privacy is paramount.
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Translator Lite is completely free and privacy-friendly. If this tool saves you time and brings value to your daily workflow, consider buying me a coffee. Your support helps keep this project maintained and improved!

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Trust & Privacy

Privacy Policy for Translator Lite

Translator Lite does not collect, store, transmit, or sell any personal data, keystrokes, or browsing activities. All translation tasks and language preference storage (chrome.storage.local) occur locally on your device or via browser-level standard processing. We do not maintain any external tracking servers or third-party analytics.