Speech Translator: Real-time Translation for Videos, Audios & Livestreams
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This extension uses speech recognition technology, powered by Google, to convert speech from any source into text: the transcribing process. Then it translates the text from one language to another using the selected service.
You can use it for:
— 🎞️ Transcribing and translating livestreams, videos, calls, etc. — 🎤 Transcribing and translating your speech for a livestream overlay in OBS (for livestreamers) — 🖥️ Real-time computer-assisted translation (basically human translation) — 📖 Practicing language learning by dictating the text and reading the translation — 🔠 Creating translated subtitles or captions for videos or podcasts — 👩💻 Creating a non-machine translation using the textual version of spoken words (called transcript) — 👂 Enhancing accessibility for people with hearing impairments
The extension can be used on Android with Kiwi Browser. But please keep in mind that the extension is not designed for video translation on mobile devices and for mobile usage in general. You may experience some limitations and issues on Android devices, due to technical reasons. If you want to enjoy full functionality on mobile devices, please consider to fund the mobile app development. This will ensure that all features of the extension work correctly on mobile devices.
User reviews
- Effective for live translation of English and other languages
- Helpful for non-English speaking students
- Multiple users find it accurate for English translation
- Easy to use once set up correctly
- Translation accuracy varies for languages other than English, particularly Japanese
- Issues with functionality in fullscreen mode for videos
- Some users experienced lag and disconnection of translations
- Not all users could get it to work properly due to setup issues
- Accuracy of translation
- Problems with translation lag or disconnection
- Setup complications leading to functionality issues
- Full screen mode translation issues
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Speech Translator requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Speech Translator has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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