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A comprehensive guide to transforming the language of a website effortlessly
Are you looking to translate a web page into a different language? When faced with a website in an unfamiliar language, you can utilize Google Translate seamlessly on both your desktop and mobile browsers. For users of the Google Chrome browser, automatic translation of text during browsing is available. This tutorial will demonstrate how to translate an entire web page from one language to another using your computer, iPhone, or Android device.
Key Points to Consider
- Access https://translate.google.com/ via a web browser. Navigate to the 'Websites' tab.
- Copy and paste the URL into the designated field, then click or tap the blue arrow icon. View your translated web page.
- When using the Google Chrome app, simply visit the webpage and tap on 'Translate' located at the top.
Procedure
Utilizing Google Translate on Desktop Browsers
Visit https://translate.google.com/ using any web browser. While any browser will suffice, Google Chrome is recommended.
- You can utilize Google Translate without a Google account, but signing in allows access to your translation history and 'Saved' translations.
Select Websites. This option is located at the top, alongside Documents.
- The selection field will change to Website.
Copy and paste the URL of the website into the provided field. Use the URL of the website you intend to translate.
- For Windows users, highlight the URL and press CTRL + C to copy. Click on the Website field and press CTRL + V to paste.
- For Mac users, highlight the URL and press CMD + C to copy. Click on the Website field and press
CMD + V to paste.
Click on the blue arrow. This action will launch the website on a new page. The Google Translate toolbar will appear at the top.
Customize the language (if needed). Google Translate will automatically detect the language of the website. If you believe it's incorrect, click the current language displayed, then choose the correct language from the options provided.
- To adjust the translated language of the website, click the second language shown, then select your desired language from the list.
- For instance, if the webpage is in French but you prefer to view it in German, you should see French → German.
Preview the webpage. Your selected website will be translated into the designated language. To switch between the original and translated versions, select Translation located at the top-right corner and then choose Original.
Utilizing Google Translate on Mobile Browsers
Navigate to https://translate.google.com/ using a mobile web browser. Any mobile browser, such as Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or others, can be utilized.
- It's advisable to employ the Google Chrome app since Chrome allows direct translation of webpages without needing to visit an external website.
Tap on Websites. This is located at the top, beside Text.
- The field will switch to Website.
Paste the website URL into the designated field. Insert the URL of the website you wish to translate.
- Touch the Website field, then select Paste.
Tap the blue arrow icon. This action will launch the website in a new page. At the top, the Google Translate toolbar will appear.
Customize the language settings (optional). Google Translate will automatically detect the language of the website. If you believe it's incorrect, touch the current language displayed, then choose the correct language from the options provided.
- To adjust the translated language of the website, tap the second language displayed, then select your desired language from the list.
- For instance, if the website is in Spanish and you prefer to read it in English, you should observe Spanish → English.
Preview the webpage. Your selected website will be translated into the specified language. To switch between the original and translated versions, tap ⋮ located at the top-right corner, then tap the toggle for Show original page.
Utilizing the Google Chrome App
Launch the Google Chrome application. It's identifiable by a colorful spherical icon.
- Google Chrome automatically recognizes text in different languages, eliminating the need for the Google Translate website.
- Google Chrome is accessible for iOS via the App Store and for Android through the Google Play Store.
Visit a website. Navigate to the website you wish to translate.
- A prompt will appear asking if you'd like to translate the page.
Tap Translate. If you don't spot this button, tap the Google Translate icon located on the left side of the address bar, then select Translate.
Adjust the language settings (optional). Google Translate will automatically identify the language of the website. If you believe it's incorrect, tap the Google Translate icon on the left side of the address bar.
- Tap From, then select the language from the list that appears.
- To modify the translated language of the website, tap To, then choose the language from the list.
- Tap Translate to apply your changes.
Preview the webpage. The website will be translated into the chosen language. To switch between the original and translated versions, tap the Google Translate icon, then select Show Original.
Helpful Tips
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If you're seeking an alternative to Google Translate, explore third-party Google Chrome extensions like ImTranslator, DeepL Translator, Lingvanex, Quick Translator, or XTranslate. Simply visit the extension page and click 'Add to Chrome'.
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To manage your Chrome extensions, click ⋮ at the top-right corner → More tools → Extensions.
Important Warnings
- Not all webpages support translations.
- Translations may not always be precise. Refrain from relying on web browser translations for assignments or other critical documents.
