Native Translate

Private, local‑first translation using Chrome's built‑in AI.No cloud calls, no telemetry — your content never leaves the browser.

Privacy-first
Open-source
Offline-ready
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Powerful Features

Full-page Translation

Preserves original layout by intelligently appending translated text. Perfect for reading long articles and documentation.

Hover-to-translate

Hold a modifier key and hover over any paragraph for instant, context-aware translation without leaving your flow.

Input Translation

Type three spaces in any text field to instantly translate your input. Ideal for multilingual communication.

Side Panel Mode

Dedicated side panel for free-text translation with auto-detection. Works alongside your browsing.

EPUB Reader

Upload and translate entire EPUB books locally. Read foreign literature with ease.

Privacy by Design

Zero external requests. All processing happens on your device using Chrome's built-in Nano Gemini models.

Your Data Stays Yours

Unlike traditional translation services that send your data to the cloud, Native Translate uses Chrome's new built-in AI capabilities to process everything locally.

  • No cloud API calls
  • No tracking or analytics
  • Works completely offline
  • Open source code

Permissions We Request

activeTabTo interact with the page you're viewing
storageTo save your preferences locally
scriptingTo inject translation UI when requested
sidePanelTo open the translation sidebar

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Native Translate free?

Yes, Native Translate is completely free and open-source. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once the necessary language models are downloaded by Chrome, the extension works entirely offline without an internet connection.

Is my data private?

Absolutely. All translation happens locally on your device using Chrome's built-in AI. No data is ever sent to external servers.

Which browsers are supported?

Currently, it requires Chrome 138+ (Canary/Dev) or other Chromium browsers that support the new built-in AI APIs.

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