Does Sonic Translate translate whole pages?
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No. Sonic Translate translates only the text you select — it never translates a whole page, by design. For full-page translation, use your browser's built-in translator: Chrome and Firefox both include one. Sonic Translate works alongside it, adding a keyboard shortcut, a dictionary, synonyms, and read-aloud.
How do I translate a full page in Chrome?
Chrome has page translation built in:
- Open the page you want to translate.
- Right-click anywhere on the page and choose Translate to [your language].
- Or click the Translate icon at the right end of the address bar and pick a language.
For language settings and troubleshooting, see Google's Chrome translation guide.
How do I translate a full page in Firefox?
Firefox translates pages locally, on your device:
- Open the page. Firefox often offers to translate it automatically.
- If not, click the translation icon in the address bar.
- Choose the target language and click Translate.
For supported languages, see Mozilla's website translation guide.
What don't the built-in translators do?
Their job is the whole page — for a selection, the most they offer is a right-click menu item. Neither browser gives you:
- A keyboard shortcut for selected text. Chrome users keep asking for one, and so do Firefox users. Sonic Translate's answer: select text, press Ctrl+E.
- A dictionary. No definitions by part of speech, no reverse translations, no synonyms.
- Voice choice. Sonic Translate reads both the original and the translation aloud using your browser's voices, with a per-language voice picker and a US/UK English accent preference.
- Local history. Sonic Translate keeps up to 100 entries stored only on your device, with favorites, and one toggle turns it off.
Should I use both together?
Yes — they cover different jobs:
| Task | Use |
|---|---|
| Read a whole foreign-language article | Your browser's built-in translation |
| Check one word or sentence without leaving the page | Sonic Translate: select, press Ctrl+E |
| Look up definitions and synonyms, or hear pronunciation | Sonic Translate: Shift+E opens the full panel |
Keep the built-in translator for full pages and use Sonic Translate's selection shortcut for everything smaller. If Ctrl+E doesn't respond, see how to set the shortcut in Chrome.
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