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Getting started
How do I translate selected text with a keyboard shortcut in Chrome?
How to translate selected text with a keyboard shortcut in Chrome: select, press Ctrl+E, and a popup shows the translation instantly. Free, no account.
How do I translate selected text in Firefox?
Translate selected text in Firefox with a keyboard shortcut: select, press Ctrl+E, and Sonic Translate shows the translation instantly. Free, no account.
Is Sonic Translate really free?
Yes — Sonic Translate is 100% free with no ads, no account, and no paid tiers. See how an extension with no servers of its own stays free. No tracking by us.
Shortcuts
Languages & voices
Which languages does Sonic Translate support?
Sonic Translate supports 109 languages plus automatic detection, including Simplified and Traditional Chinese. See the full supported list. Free, no account.
How do I change or add text-to-speech voices?
Change text-to-speech voices per language in Sonic Translate, pick a US or UK English accent, and add more voices on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Free, no account.
How do I see the original and translation together?
Turn on Bilingual display in Sonic Translate's options to see the original text and its translation together in the popup or panel. Free, no account.
History & privacy
Troubleshooting
Why isn't the shortcut working on some pages?
Why the translate shortcut isn't working: browsers block all extensions on chrome:// pages, the Web Store, and PDFs. Plus conflict fixes. Free, no account.
Does Sonic Translate translate whole pages?
No — Sonic Translate translates only the text you select, not whole pages. See how to use Chrome and Firefox built-in full-page translation. Free, no account.
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