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Closer languages. A bigger world.

FluentRead is an open-source browser extension for bilingual translation.Translate webpages, selected text, documents, images and comics, and video captions.

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A 56-SECOND TOUR

Watch first, then read on

For more details, watch the full official introduction (4+ minutes, in Chinese on Bilibili)

Bilingual webpage translation

Read articles, news and social posts with translations below the original text, keeping the page layout intact.

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Read an article
Chinese → English Ready to translate

阅读的乐趣。

阅读为我们打开一扇了解世界的窗。

一本好书能带你发现新的天地。

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Selection translation

Translate selected text and listen to both languages, with cards for word definitions, pronunciation and sentence structure.

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Select text, see a card

A good book opens a new world.

Read-aloud preview · no sound

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Document translation

Import PDF, ePub or Word files to read alongside their translations, then edit or download the results.

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Document translation · from file to bilingual reading
energy-report.pdfSample document · 3 pages
Chinese → English
Drop files here energy-report.pdf PDF, Word, ePub and more
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Image & comic translation

Read translated text directly on images and comic panels while keeping the artwork and reading order.

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Translate a comic bubble
Comic image Ready to read the text
Let's explore the world!
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Video & meeting translation

Follow videos and web meetings with bilingual captions that show the original text and translation together.

YouTubeXGoogle MeetTeamsZoom
Meeting translation requires a web client with accessible captions enabled.Read the guide
Bilingual video captions
YouTube · X · Web meetingsReading captions…

There is so much to discover.

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GETTING STARTED

Common questions

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Free and open source

FluentRead is free and open source, and you do not need a FluentRead account. Built-in free translation services are ready to use; other providers may require an account and apply their own fees and usage limits.Choose a provider →

Browser compatibility

Install from the Chrome, Edge, or Firefox store. The installation guide explains userscript and mobile availability.Installation guide →

Translation providers

Connect DeepSeek, OpenAI, Gemini, or local Ollama. Each feature can use its own provider.Connection guide →

Data and privacy

Cloud translation sends text to your selected provider. Settings and learning records stay in your browser. See the privacy policy for images, files, and optional sync.Data & privacy →