Screen Translator

What is Screen Translator and How Does It Work?

Screen Translator is a powerful and lightweight desktop application designed to automatically translate on-screen text in real-time. It works by capturing a specific area of your screen at regular intervals (e.g., twice per second), detecting the visible text using OCR (Optical Character Recognition), and then translating that text into your preferred language using translation APIs such as DeepL or LibreTranslate.

Unlike traditional translators, Screen Translator requires no manual input. You don’t need to copy and paste text, open browser tabs, or interrupt your workflow. Whether you're gaming, watching videos with foreign subtitles, or using software in a different language, this tool ensures you understand the content instantly and effortlessly.

Key Features

• Real-Time Translation: Translates screen content almost instantly after detection.
• Customizable Zones: You can freely set the screen area to scan and the location where translations appear.
• Multi-Language Support: Supports dozens of languages depending on the translation service used.
• Lightweight & Efficient: Minimal CPU and memory usage; perfect for gaming and streaming.
• Multiple Profiles: Create and switch between different settings for different games or programs.

Who is It Suitable For?

• Gamers: Playing a game in a language you don’t fully understand? Instantly see the translations without pausing or switching tabs.
• Streamers: Provide live translated subtitles for your audience during gameplay or presentations.
• Language Learners: Practice reading in foreign languages while having a translation safety net.
• Professionals: Use software or read documents in foreign languages without interrupting your workflow.

How Does the Translation Process Work?

1. Screen Capture: The app captures a designated area of your screen periodically (default: 2 times per second).
2. Text Recognition: OCR engine processes the image and extracts visible text.
3. Translation: Extracted text is sent to a translation API like DeepL, Google Translate, or LibreTranslate.
4. Display: The translated text is displayed live on a corner of the screen.

What Makes It Different?

Many translation tools require copy-pasting or interrupting your activity. Screen Translator breaks that barrier by offering live and passive translation support. Whether you are watching anime, reading a foreign website, or playing an RPG in Japanese, Screen Translator stays in the background, helping you understand without distraction.

Privacy and Security

The application does not store any of the images or translated text on a remote server unless you explicitly allow it. All operations are done locally, except for contacting the translation service.

Future Features

• Voice output of translated text (Text-to-Speech)
• Cloud profile synchronization
• Mobile app companion for Android/iOS
• Built-in dictionary and language tips

Conclusion

If you’re someone who frequently interacts with foreign language content but doesn’t want the hassle of manual translation, Screen Translator can be a game-changer. It brings translation to your eyes — live, fast, and seamless.

Ready to try it out? Download it now and experience the future of passive translation!

How does Screen Translator work?

Application Initiation

When you first open Screen Translator, you are given a unique ID. Using this ID you can enter the API Control Panel page and activate the application.

Main Menu Interface

When the app opens, you are greeted by a control panel. This panel contains the following:

• Profile selection checkbox
• Start and Stop buttons
• New Profile and Edit Profile buttons

Create a New Profile

When you press the New Profile button, a step-by-step installation process starts:

1. Profile Name

Enter a new profile name and click “Next”.

2. Scan Settings

In this step you are asked to specify which part of the screen will be scanned. You can enter the X, Y, Width, Height values manually or you can set this area automatically by pressing the Set button and placing the pop-up window on the subtitle/text.

3. Print (Write) Settings

You select the region where the translated text will be written on the screen. In the same way, you can set the location visually with the Set button. Warning: The text to be scanned and the text to be printed must not overlap. Otherwise the translated text will be scanned again and looped.

4. Personalization

In this section you can make the following settings:

• Background Opacity: Transparent or Opaque options
• Background Color, Label Color, Text Color: Color choices
• Font ve Font Size: Font type and size
• Translator: LibreTranslate or DeepL
• Translate: Translation language selection (e.g. English → Turkish)

If LibreTranslate is selected, no API is required. If DeepL is selected, free users should select “DeepL Free” and paid users should select “DeepL Pro” and enter the API key.

Once all the settings are complete, you can save your profile by pressing the Save button.

Usage

After returning to the main menu and selecting a profile, you can start the translation process by pressing Start and stop it with Stop. Edit Profile allows you to edit existing profiles.

With this easy interface, your instant translation experience becomes much more convenient when dealing with games or foreign language content.