Edge Translate

Tracking since Apr 19, 2026.

Changelog

• May 14, 2026
  description

  Translate exactly what you want, fast  
  After installing or updating, please refresh any existing pages that need translation.
  
  This extension is a Manifest V3 refactor of the original Edge Translate project. After the original was removed from the store due to Google’s MV2 deprecation, we modernized the code to preserve the same user experience and improve stability.  
  Original: https://github.com/EdgeTranslate/EdgeTranslate  
  Current project: https://github.com/Meapri/EdgeTranslate-v3
  
  Key features  
  • Selection translation with side popup: When you select text, results appear neatly in a side popup so your reading flow isn’t interrupted. You can customize what to show (common meanings, pronunciation, definitions/detailed explanations, examples, etc.) and pin the panel for frequent use.  
  
  • PDF translation/viewer: A built-in pdf.js viewer supports word/sentence translation inside PDFs. Dark mode via color inversion improves readability in low-light environments. (Due to a Firefox browser bug, this feature may be temporarily unavailable on Firefox.)  
  • Advanced TTS (text-to-speech): Automatically prioritizes higher-quality voices for natural reading. Improved performance and responsiveness for long sentences.  
  
  • Productivity with shortcuts: Control selection translation, expand the search panel, and pin/unpin the result panel quickly using only the keyboard.  
  
  • Blacklist: Easily add the current page/domain to a blocklist to disable selection/double-click translation on that page.  
  
  • Full-page translation (Chrome): Translate the current page from the context menu. It does not run automatically; you trigger it only when needed.  
  
  • Translation accuracy: Uses Google Translate and Bing Translate APIs for reliable results.
  
  How to use  
  • Selection translation: Drag/select text to see results in the side popup  
  • Full-page translation (Chrome): Right-click on a page (context menu) → Translate page  
  • PDF: Open a document in the built-in viewer and use selection translation
  
  Original documentation  
  Instructions: https://github.com/EdgeTranslate/EdgeTranslate/blob/master/docs/wiki/en/Instructions.md  
  Precautions: https://github.com/EdgeTranslate/EdgeTranslate/blob/master/docs/wiki/en/Precautions.md
  
  Privacy & security  
  • We do not collect analytics or track you.  
  • Uses only the minimal permissions required.
  
  Open source & community  
  This project is built with the help of the original Edge Translate and the open-source community. Thanks to tools like Mozilla’s pdf.js, gulp, and webpack. Feedback and contributions are always welcome.
  
  Contact & feedback  
  Email: [email protected]  
  Repository: https://github.com/Meapri/EdgeTranslate-v3
  
  If you like this project, please Star/Fork the repository.

  Short Description
  Translate selected text, words, pages, and PDFs in a clean side panel with AI-assisted translation support.
  
  Detailed Description
  EdgeTranslate is a fast, practical translation extension for reading the web without breaking your flow. Select text on any page to translate it in a clean side panel, use text-to-speech, copy or edit results, and keep the panel pinned while you read.
  
  The 4.x release modernizes the extension with a refreshed Material-inspired interface, dark mode support, an upgraded PDF viewer, and experimental Chrome on-device AI translation where supported by your browser.
  
  Key features:
  
  Translate selected text in a side panel
  Translate words with meanings, definitions, and examples when supported by the selected provider
  Use text-to-speech for source or translated text
  Translate supported web pages with practical page translation engines
  Open PDFs in the built-in pdf.js viewer and translate selected PDF text
  Use a redesigned PDF toolbar, page sidebar, menus, and document dialogs
  Choose dark mode across the translation panel, settings, popup, and PDF viewer
  Configure translation button behavior, providers, languages, blacklist rules, and shortcuts
  Use Chrome built-in AI translation for smaller text and word-assistance tasks when Gemini Nano is available on your device
  AI translation note:
  Chrome on-device AI translation depends on your Chrome version, device support, feature availability, and local model download state. It is best suited for selected text and word assistance. Full-page Gemini Nano translation is not exposed because the current on-device path is not fast enough for a good full-page experience.
  
  Privacy:
  EdgeTranslate does not add analytics or telemetry. Translation text is sent only to the provider you select or configure. Chrome on-device AI translation runs through Chrome's built-in local model path when available.
  
  What's New in 4.0.1
  Fixed AI translation in the extension PDF viewer
  Fixed Chrome LanguageModel output-language errors on newer Chrome versions
  Improved Gemini Nano output cleanup without a slow second model pass
  Removed visible pronunciation text from result cards while keeping TTS
  Fixed PDF drag/drop, blob URL handling, and remote PDF loading paths
  Prevented unnecessary PDF detection probes on non-PDF pages
  Improved extension error messages

• May 14, 2026
  permissions

  activeTab, scripting, contextMenus, storage, tabs, webNavigation, webRequest, declarativeNetRequest

  activeTab, scripting, contextMenus, offscreen, storage, tabs, webNavigation, webRequest

Permissions & access

Permissions

activeTabscriptingcontextMenusoffscreenstoragetabswebNavigationwebRequest

Host access

*://*/*

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